Julia Timakhovich stumbled upon my blog and decided to partake in her own New Zealand adventure. Follow her adventures at http://vinocents.com/.
ABOUT JULIA:
Hi, Julia here. I am a wine lover, writer, former cube dweller, current vintage worker, and many other things at once. I’m restless for wine-related adventures and anything that involves travel.
In 2009, I left a long-term stint in cubicle land to work in the wine industry full-time. Since then, I’ve worked in two wine stores as a sales/marketing persona, manager and wine buyer. Then I went to Oregon and got intrigued with working the wine harvest. With a little bit of luck and a lot of effort, I got a gig to work the crush in New Zealand. I’m currently working as Vintage Cellar Hand at Drylands Winery in Marlborough.
My philosophy on life is that it should be an adventure. It’s just too boring without risks and stimulation. Wine, food and travel let me explore and learn about people, cultures and the world through very physical sensations, and I don’t want it to stop, ever.
Cheers.
I WAS BORN WITH A SUITCASE IN MY HAND: ADVENTURES AROUND THE WORLD Becky Rochester would gladly live out of a suitcase if it meant she could see the world, and that is what she did and continues to do today. She has lived in WI, IL, PA, CA, OR, New Zealand and Australia. Working in different wineries and vineyards and now a brewery, she lives life to the fullest. Sometimes following her heart instead of her head put her in some difficult situations, but she wouldn't change a thing.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Another hard day at work as the Wisconsin Grape Marketing Coordinator
Thursday, March 24, 2011 the Wisconsin Grape Growers Association (WGGA) hosted our annual Spring Vineyard School at Wollersheim Winery. Over 120 grape growers attended! The speakers were excellent and thankfully the weather was pleasant enough to wear a windbreaker and gloves in March. Another hard day at work as the Wisconsin Grape Marketing Coordinator.
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| My mother and me playing in the vineyard at Wollersheim Winery. |
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| Here I am working hard at the Wisconsin Grape Growers Association Spring Vineyard School at Wollersheim Winery. |
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| Best part of my job is spending time with my family! |
Friday, March 18, 2011
It's Guinness time
Earth, Wind, Fire conquered St. Patty's Day in Chicago. The night began with my homemade tapa's and a bottle of King Estate's 2009 Pfeiffer Pinot Gris.
Then it was off to Mystic Celt, the old stomping ground, for some Chi-rish music, a little bit of dancing and a couple of Guinnesses. "Guinness is Good for You". Really it is. Just like wine, beer has health benefits when consumed moderately. Research done by the University of Wisconsin (On Wisconsin), believe that "antioxidant compounds" in the Guinness, similar to those found in certain fruits and vegetables, are responsible for the health benefits because they slow down the deposit of harmful cholesterol on the artery walls. I will not complain about that.
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| Earth, Wind, Fire |
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| Me, Korinne, Mary at Mystic Celt in Chicago |
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| Korinne and Mary Dancing? |
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| Korinne and Me |
We capped the night off with some Photo Hunt and a Chicago thin crust pizza (definitely not thin by any means) and watched the movie Burlesque. I haven't stayed up that late in a long time! It is hard to believe I have spent the last four St. Patty's Day in so many different places. 2011 Chicago, 2010 Portland, 2009 Tasmania, 2008 New Zealand.
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| St. Patty's Day with Chelsea and in Portland 2010 |
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| St. Patty's New Zealand |
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Boots or wine?
While packing for my trip to the Midwest, I had to seriously consider my options for my 50 pound suitcase. I could either pack an extra pair of boots or a bottle of Oregon wine. Boots or wine? Wine or boots?
The wine won. When I got to the airport I weighed my suitcase...46.3 pounds. Damn! I could have packed another bottle of wine. Korinne and Mary are going to be so disappointed. Hey, I tried.
I am excited to spend some time with my girlfriends in the big city. Work during day, play during night. I have a few new restaurants to check out and of course I am looking forward to St. Patty's day Chicago style.
Then it is off to Wisconsin to visit wineries and vineyards throughout the state, attend the Wisconsin Grape Growers Association Spring Vineyard School 2011 at Wollersheim Winery, followed by more visits to wineries and vineyards in Green Bay and Door County and lastly a road trip with my mother to the Drink Local Wine event in St. Louis.
Next trip the weather will be warmer which means I will only need to pack one pair of boots. You know what that means? More room for wine.
The wine won. When I got to the airport I weighed my suitcase...46.3 pounds. Damn! I could have packed another bottle of wine. Korinne and Mary are going to be so disappointed. Hey, I tried.
I am excited to spend some time with my girlfriends in the big city. Work during day, play during night. I have a few new restaurants to check out and of course I am looking forward to St. Patty's day Chicago style.
Then it is off to Wisconsin to visit wineries and vineyards throughout the state, attend the Wisconsin Grape Growers Association Spring Vineyard School 2011 at Wollersheim Winery, followed by more visits to wineries and vineyards in Green Bay and Door County and lastly a road trip with my mother to the Drink Local Wine event in St. Louis.
Next trip the weather will be warmer which means I will only need to pack one pair of boots. You know what that means? More room for wine.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Things Wednesday 03/02/2011
Today I am thankful for...
1. The countdown of three days to my first anniversary of when I first met Brent at Spoon's in Salem.
2. That I have "Gone Grapes" (Click here to see)
3. Going to spend the weekend in Bend, Oregon.
4. Running over 20 miles last week.
5. Skinny cow ice cream treats.
6. Sauvignon Blanc.
7. Opportunities.
1. The countdown of three days to my first anniversary of when I first met Brent at Spoon's in Salem.
2. That I have "Gone Grapes" (Click here to see)
3. Going to spend the weekend in Bend, Oregon.
4. Running over 20 miles last week.
5. Skinny cow ice cream treats.
6. Sauvignon Blanc.
7. Opportunities.
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