Saylor Storm's Blog, page 19
March 23, 2014
The Misogynist
You’ve met him before. The guy who seems to have a good relationship with his mother when you first meet him, then you get to know him a little better and you start to notice little things. Maybe he makes a face whenever there is mention of his mother or perhaps he will make derogatory comments. about her. You come to realize that his has distain for the woman who brought him into this world. Is it possible for a man to get past these feelings towards his mother and have a good relationship w...
March 18, 2014
Pearl Giveaway Winner
Chuck Alvey is this month’s winner of freshwater pearl jewelry. Sign up for my newsletter and be eligible to win next month!
Marketing Workshop
I will be teaching a workshop on marketing your book or small business tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19 from 1-2:30 at the Executive Center in Reno, 1105 Terminal Way, Suite 202. Whether you’ve written a book or are thinking about writing one, these tools will help you market your book and the tools are free! The same principles apply to small businesses. Cost for the workshop is $20. To reserve your space, email info@theexecutuvecenterreno.com.
March 15, 2014
Pearl Giveaway
Sign up for my newsletter on my blog page and win a piece of freshwater pearl jewelry. A new winner is chosen on the 15th of every month.
March 8, 2014
Furmint
From Tokaj, Hungary, a high acid grape that is susceptible to noble rot from the Botrytis fungus, which dries grapes on the vine and is used to make world-class sweet Tokaji wines.
March 4, 2014
Arneis
Originally from the northeast of Italy, A dry white wine with low acidity exhibiting apple, peach, almond and floral flavors. Now it is grown in California and Australia.
February 26, 2014
Albarino
Albarino is a thick skinned grape that grows mostly in Spain and Portugal. It is high acid and alcohol and its flavors include citrus and peach. In Portugal, a slightly sparkling version is called Vinho Verde.
February 21, 2014
Muscat
The muscat family includes numerous grapes that range white to nearly black. Muscat-based wines have grown in popularity around the world, particularly in in low-alcohol, light and sweet Moscato versions. From Italy’s sparkling versions to a wide range from California, Australia and Chile.
February 19, 2014
Social Media Marketing Workshop
There’s still space available in my social media marketing workshop today at 1:00 in the Executive Center in Reno. 1105 Terminal Way, Suite 202. 775-720-5528. $20. Come learn new ways to market your book or small business.
February 16, 2014
Viogner
Viogner has had a renewed interest in the past half century due to planting in New World regions such as California, Washington State, Virginia and Australia. In fact, Viogner is the signature white wine of Virginia. The grape is difficult to grow, low-yielding and late ripening, making it a challenge for farmers. Viogner displays a complex nose and interesting flavors of flowers, perfume, spice, peaches, apricot and pears.
