A glimpse into the wine world speaks volumes about a country’s history, culture, and tradition. For me, there is no better way to record those moments than with my own narrative. 

For the past two and a half years, I had the privilege to live in Brno, Czechia, where the wine world was at my fingertips. Read up on my adventurous journey as an American expat living in South Moravia, Czechia.

I’ve also linked my ‘100 wine reviews’ on the Search Bar-these will redirect you to my Facebook page.

Recently, I have relocated to Tucson, Arizona, so stay tuned! I’ll be updating the site with more of my desert wine escapades and stories. Cheers!

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The Future of Czech Wine and Solutions For Change

The Czech wine industry, in particular, the Moravian wine industry, needs help to attract foreigners and tourism. After living in Brno for two years, I decided to write this post in dedication to the future of Czech wine as I see it, and the steps needed to advance Czech wine in both local and foreign markets.

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Virtual Wine Tasting with Dream Prague

Watch my video and see how easy it is to host a virtual wine tasting for you and your friends! Special thanks to Jen at Dream Prague for her collaboration, and to the other guests for their participation!

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Buying Wine in Brno - Part II - International Edition

Buying wine in Brno has never been easier! Join me as I venture to four different wine shops in Brno that specialize in their international wine selections. From Rioja to Australia, there are hundreds of delicious wines available at excellent values. Sometimes, you just need someone to guide you along the way, so join me!

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Buying Wine in Brno - Part I

Let’s buy wine in Brno!

In today’s video, I head to five wine shops throughout Brno’s city center. These shops are all accessible by public transportation and offer remarkable values for local wines. Join me!

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Bottle Revolution - In Europe Now Journal

Nestled in the southeast corner of Czechia, South Moravia is located on the western tip of the Carpathian Mountains and at the foot of the Danube river. For the last thirty years, winemakers in this picturesque region have committed themselves to a massive undertaking: to reinvent their country’s wine industry.

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