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Trial and Terroir – Bargain Shopping: What to Avoid

Tara Hankinson, MBA Class of 2015

Wine-Tara3When in a rush or in a large wine store, we often don’t want to ask for help or hunt down a salesperson. Sometimes, it’s intimidating to shop because you don’t want to say the wrong thing and reveal your lack of knowledge about a specific wine region or even your own tastes. One of my aims in writing this column is to remove some of the stress of purchasing wine. Let’s be honest, we are already worrying about which other part of our budget is going to be snipped to accommodate the “study break” bottles.…

Trial and Terroir: Enjoying Wine Beyond Your Kitchen

Tara Hankinson, MBA Class of 2015

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With the temperature firmly in the 60s and sunset after 7:30PM, days are feeling longer and I am feeling opportunistic. So few of us have chosen to afford outdoor space or spacious living rooms, which means we need a third place (that’s not Starbucks) for enjoying the weather and meeting with friends. A good wine bar can satisfy these needs. A great wine bar can convince you to pay 3x retail price for a bottle of interesting wine. To compile my suggestions, I considered locations that prioritize value to the customer and a relaxed ambiance, ideal for escaping from elevators of undergrads and reading room tables of torture.…

Trial and Terroir – Sparkling into Spring

Tara Hankinson, MBA Class of 2015

Wine-Tara3I’m ready to celebrate the long awaited arrival of spring with a glass of effervescent goodness. To toast the rising temperatures, budding trees, and the ability to leave our apartments without a hat and mittens, I recommend exploring the world of sparkling wine beyond unlimited mimosa brunch.

First, let me clarify a common misconception about sparkling wine, aka any wine with bubbles. We have all seen wedding menus with “Champagne Toast,” but the reality is that some bubbly wines are masquerading: Champagne can only be produced in the Champagne region of France under many specific sanctions including the type of grapes used, the fermentation process, and the length of aging in the bottle.…

Trial and Terroir: Tasting Beyond Your Apartment

Wine-Tara3Tara Hankinson, MBA Class of 2015

Spring break is nearly here! The final hurdle is convincing ourselves that we can cram the past month of Damodaran’s lectures into our brains in one weekend, or that we’ve learned enough about managerial principles to convincingly recommend a leadership strategy in an exotic industry about which we know nothing. Simple. To unwind on post-midterm treks, I recommend seeking out the specialties in your destination of choice, whether that is Israel with Sternies, finally making it out of Manhattan, or living vicariously through your classmates by sipping a glass of South African Pinotage on your futon.…

Trial and Terroir: Combating the Winter Doldrums

Tara Hankinson, MBA Class of 2015

Wine-Tara3In January we ungratefully received three snow storms that clogged my neighborhood streets with ice and dirty slush. Now we are in the throes of February, still having to drag our snow boots and arctic regalia through the streets and subways, before attempting to stuff it into our ten inch wide lockers. While we pine for spring break, here are recommendations to match with your winter mood, whether it’s delight or denial.

You are the eternal winter optimist: Spring is right around the corner with sparkling wine
You probably do not have to wait on an exposed subway platform, or dodge salt-soaked, dirty backpacks on subway.…

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