The new year has started with a bang. In the same day I appeared on the Today Show in New York, then raced to the airport and flew back to San Francisco to accept an award for my show, Check Please! @ the Tasty Awards (link www.tastetv.com). Changing into black tie attire in the airplane was an experience, but so was sharing a glass with Debi Mazar of “Entourage” fame who was also a presenter that night.
Today Show http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/34863552#34863552
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In my latest Epicurious column, I wrote about delicious Chilean values. I spent a week there in December and must admit, I’m still impressed even after four trips to the southern hemisphere nation. There are innovative producers, interesting trends, and hot new areas to check out.
See my wine picks from Chile http://lesliesbrocco.com/?page_id=53
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For those of you who’ve been following the PBS show I’m a judge on called, The Winemakers, there will be a 24-Hour Wine Marathon on PBS that will air on January 30th starting at 6:00AM EST and ending at 6:00Am on January 31st. There are three promotional elements surrounding the marathon:
The Great American Wine Riddle: at 11:59PM on January 27th the first of four “riddles” about wine will be posted on the show’s website, Facebook page and Youtube site. Three additional riddles will be posted one per night on the 28th, 29th and 30th. A series of 10 clues will be “hosted” on participating websites starting on January 28th. To solve the riddles contestants must become a fan of The Winemakers Facebook page and post their answers before 6:00AM on January 31st. Our host Brian von Dedenroth and DCP staff will monitor the site all day long to answer any questions and encourage people to play. All are welcome to join us on Facebook. The riddles will be tricky, thought provoking and themed as follows:
o Riddle #1: wines of Paso Robles
o Riddle #2: wines of Rhone Valley
o Riddle #3: wines of Spain
o Riddle #4: waves to wine wildcard
Meet the Cast & Virtual Wine Tasting Event: DCP is working with the creators of www.tastelive.com to create a virtual tasting of the winner’s wine and wines of our participating sponsors on January 30th. All are encouraged to join our host Brian from 6Pm to 8PM Eastern Standard Time as he moderates the tasting on-line.
Announcing the Winner: On Monday, February 8th at 8PM Eastern Standard Time the winner of the Great American Wine Riddle will be announced on The Winemakers Facebook page.
Good luck and cheers!
Leslie
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