Passaggio Wines

Happy Valentine’s Day

passaggiowines — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:05:13 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day – may your day be a thankful and blessed one…

Cheers,

A Great Recipe with Liquid Gold for Valentines Day

passaggiowines — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:27:50 +0000

There’s a lot of talk about Valentine’s Day and the whole gift giving idea…but if you plan on getting your significant other a diamond for this Valentine’s Day good for you. One of the best recipes I have found for such an occasion is diamonds, flowers, and a great bottle of wine. You could say the Passaggio Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio are like liquid gold that pairs very well with diamonds. Do you think they would fall for it?

Sounds good to me!!!

Oh…and don’t forget the card

Happy Valentine’s Day

Passaggio Wines

Thinking Outside the Bag for Valentine’s Day

passaggiowines — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:30:27 +0000

Valentine’s Day is approaching…are you ready? This year let’s think outside the bag…let’s think in terms of white instead of red. Oh my goodness, yes I said white instead of red!!! For Valentine’s Day? Why not…? Why can’t we drink white wine on Valentine’s Day? How about if I give you a “red” bag to put it in?

Better yet…how about a “red” bag with Follow Your Passion stamped on it…? If you place your order between now and Feb 13th, Passaggio Wines will send you red wine bags to match your order, and a set of wine glass charms…all reminding you to follow your passion.

Let’s see…”red” bag…that goes with Valentine’s Day. ”Follow Your Passion”…that goes with Valentine’s Day. Great “Wine”…that goes with Valentine’s Day. “Charms”…that goes with Valentine’s Day. I think we got it covered don’t you?

When you place your order of Passaggio Unoaked Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio you will get a “red” bag mailed directly to you for each bottle ordered (and don’t forget the charms). If you don’t want to use the red bag or the charms for the Passaggio Wines that’s ok too – just don’t tell the winemaker…LOL

Cheers and Happy Valentine’s Day!

Passaggio Wines

Wine That Finds You

passaggiowines — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:38:14 +0000

Is it worth it to ask all of you to comment on “do you find or look for boutique wines?” It is worth it to me!!!

I jumped into the wine industry with a passion. Doesn’t everyone? Wine can be such a luring, compelling, sexy, passionate drink. There are so many wines out there to try. Who isn’t on the hunt for great wines at a great price these days? Who doesn’t like finding those small gems that are tucked away in the crevices of the Wine Industry?

I am on the hunt for you…people who are passionate about wine. I am looking for people who believe in finding special wine that is unique and often not heard of…wine that is made with passion…wine that brings life to your table, and wine you enjoy sharing with your friends and family. I am on the hunt for those who want to be part of something special.

Yes…I am on the hunt for you!!!

I want to share my passion with you.

Cheers,

Passaggio Wines

It’s the Simple Things

passaggiowines — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:15:22 +0000

Mattie has a new favorite Teddy…

Follow Your Passion

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The Epiphany – Passionate Observers of the Stars

passaggiowines — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:59:55 +0000

This is the time of year when some people celebrate the Festival of Epiphany. When the Kings (or Wise men) saw the star they rejoiced. Those wise men had been following that star for quite some time. They were passionate about finding the new born king. They didn’t cease their quest until they found what they longed for…that’s true passion. It was a time for new beginnings.

I absolutely love this time of the year. New beginnings. New horizons. Old things have passed away.

For me, walking through the vineyards this time of the year actually brings a soothing calm to my soul. Walking the narrow rows of the resting vines during the early morning hours can be quite peaceful. The sun is not yet opening its eyes as I quietly stroll through the rows of pruned vines. The dew is still on the ground and the fog is merging with the sweet smells around me. The rows fade and disappear into the fog. The vines are quiet and still, standing at attention as if their commander and chief had just walked by for inspection. All I can hear is the sound of my own breathing. I embrace the opportunity to reflect on the previous year as I gently walk through the vineyard and make my plans for the coming new year.

I yield to the vines. What struggles they go through…their souls cut back to bare minimum. They are starting over. New beginnings are about to emerge. The vines will soon bud again and new fruit will spring forth.

Much like our own lives, we need new beginnings. We need a new start. We seek a new path to find our way home. Take a walk through the rows of your life and see the new horizons ahead of you…look closely through the fog…it’s there. It will emerge. New fruit will soon spring forth. What are you passionate about? What new beginnings do you see ahead of you…follow it – Do Not Be Afraid….Take a Step…

Follow Your Passion

Passaggio Wines

Where to Find Great Wines

passaggiowines — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:20:36 +0000

Searching for some wine…? I run across people all the time that are looking for boutique wines. It is becoming the trend. Trying to find that special wine with limited cases production is a like a treasure hunt. If you are looking to find some great wines, made with passion, you have found the X on your treasure map….start digging!!!!

Click the 25 second video link below and see your discovery…

Jive A– Wines

Cheers

Passaggio Wines

New Beginnings

passaggiowines — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 04:35:00 +0000

Cheers to a wonderful 2012 – it’s gonna be a great year

http://www.facebook.com/v/2166312522802

Cheers,

Passaggio Wines

The Key to True Influence

passaggiowines — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:40:12 +0000

I have read up on all this Klout hype and even found other sites that are capable of measuring your social influence…but, really, how do you measure one’s influence? It’s a very interesting concept to say the least. Let’s look at the factors…

TRUE REACH – this is considered the number of people you influence…how do you measure influence?

AMPLIFICATION – this is how much you influence people…how do you measure how much?

NETWORK – this is the influence of people in your true reach…now we are back to TRUE REACH.

It’s all very confusing to me. I believe if you are honest and trustworthy, engage with people (I mean really have a conversation) then you will begin to find your true reach. How much you influence people is up to them. It’s something that you should just automatically do. A caring, loving, helpful person will influence and reach more people in a way that cannot be calculated and drawn up on a pie chart.

Maybe I am being a bit old fashion on this subject. The more I thought about this the more I began to look at my Influence and True Reach. The thought of measuring influence started the other day while I was Christmas shopping with my mom.

I heard the sound of the “ringing bell” – Yeah…you know that sound. The person who stands outside the grocery store or department store with a bell in hand and a red bucket for you to throw your change into. We walked over to say hello and asked how they were doing. As we were talking I dropped some money in that red bucket.

Our next stop that day was the Hospice Thrift Store. We had a few bags filled with clothes to drop off for donation. The ladies that worked in the shop were all glad to see us. We stuck around for a few minutes. We ended up talking about the Christmas cookies they made that night before.

That evening Mom and I went to what they call the “Soup Opera.” A place where the homeless can come in from the cold and get a warm meal. The Women’s Business Club had started collecting new shirts, hats, gloves, and socks from the community earlier in the season. There were at least 12 of us there that evening to put the clothes together according to size (ranging from children to adult) and then gift wrap each one. Each gift consisted of a shirt, a pair of gloves, a pair of socks, and a hat. We wrapped 195 Christmas gifts for the homeless that evening. 195 people getting a new shirt, a hat, a pair of gloves and socks. How about that for true reach?

Whether you drop some change in the Salvation Army bucket, donate something to a thrift shop, give some time to helping the homeless or even engage in some conversation with someone during your day, you cannot measure the influence or impact that has. Touching lives is the key to true influence.

How do we measure this in social media? No need for a pie chart – just touch lives!!

Passaggio Wines

Breaking News from Passaggio Wines

passaggiowines — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:24:02 +0000

It is finally here…I am very excited and pleased to announce that you can now join the Passaggio Wine Club. PLease join me on this fabulous journey. Just click on the above photo and take the Passage Way to a wonderful year of wine…

Follow Your Passion

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