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Wanda Mann

New York

Founder and Editor-in-Chief at Black Dress Traveler

East Coast Editor at The SOMM Journal

🍷Wine writer. East Coast Editor,The SOMM Journal. Bylines in Food & Wine, Decanter and more. Certified Specialist of Wine. Past President, LDNY

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  • Feb 8, 2025 | wandamann.substack.com | Wanda Mann |Long Island

    Dare I say we wine professionals in the New York area are a bit spoiled? There's never a shortage of top-tier wine events and opportunities to connect with some of the world’s best winemakers. Last week, I attended two fantastic tastings in Manhattan, Benvenuto Brunello and Cab Franc Forward. Benvenuto Brunello is always a highly anticipated event; wine professionals clamor for the chance to taste the newly released vintages of Brunello di Montalcino.

  • Nov 3, 2024 | wandamann.substack.com | Wanda Mann

    To call election season stressful is the ultimate understatement. Based on the current political polls, the only certainty is that we could all use a drink! Napoleon Bonaparte famously said, "In victory, you deserve Champagne. In defeat, you need it." J'adore Champagne, but I'll be sipping on American bubbly for the election of the 47th President of the United States of America.

  • Nov 2, 2024 | wandamann.substack.com | Wanda Mann

    About a decade ago, I tasted Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignonfor the first time. I had no idea that I was being introduced to a Chilean icon. I approached Don Melchor without expectations and was immediately captivated by its beauty, complexity, and drinkability. Once I started investigating, I learned that Don Melchor debuted with the 1987 vintage and that Don Melchor 1988 was the first Chilean wine recognized by Wine Spectator as one of the Top 100 Wines of the World.

  • Oct 18, 2024 | sommjournal.com | Wanda Mann

    by Wanda MannWhat elevates a wine from good to great?

  • Oct 5, 2024 | wandamann.substack.com | Wanda Mann

    Wine With WandaWine writer, traveler, presenter, and storyteller. No thanks

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WineWithWanda
WineWithWanda @WineDineWanda
16 Oct 24

Here's the first full video in the Iberian wines series I hosted for Vineyard Brands. In about 5 minutes, I take you on a Spanish wine journey with the wines of Bodegas Marqués de Cáceres. https://t.co/2haQqvdv5M

WineWithWanda
WineWithWanda @WineDineWanda
8 Oct 24

I had a blast working with the Vineyard Brands team on a series of videos featuring wines from Spain and Portugal! We just rolled out the intro. Stay tuned for the next three videos. Cheers! https://t.co/uL1S8tej7f

WineWithWanda
WineWithWanda @WineDineWanda
5 Oct 24

Drinking Pink in Charleston https://t.co/XxfA5etpY6