https://www.vinoveropa.com/home daily 1.0 2022-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f14bc0e8472112ec6a8cde/1643293912974-PUNF9YGE72L75GZDFOQR/mvd+sign.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f14bc0e8472112ec6a8cde/1643295470757-W89D45EKJF1HJPYC7F56/la+morra.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f14bc0e8472112ec6a8cde/1643301056151-1DL3QR0480ZA75L4XT54/ladies.JPG Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f14bc0e8472112ec6a8cde/1643300675329-XKQY5R6CU7V5QKHLC3MC/mvd+wine.jpg Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.vinoveropa.com/contact daily 0.75 2022-01-28 https://www.vinoveropa.com/about daily 0.75 2022-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f14bc0e8472112ec6a8cde/1643299398885-PU3MWCPUAQUN7ROCSB5T/IMG_7160.JPG About Justin Naylor is a farmer, chef, and teacher. As the proprietor of Old Tioga Farm, Justin raises vegetables for private clients in an attempt to help connect them to the nourishment that comes from cooking wholesome and delicious food at home. As a chef, Justin operates Old Tioga Farm restaurant with his wife Dillon, serving 18 guests per evening every weekend in the ground floor of their 18th century farmhouse and encouraging the conviviality among friends which stems from sharing good food and wine. As a teacher, Justin shares his passion for Italian food and wine by offering cooking and wine classes, both in the US and in Italy, helping clients understand the importance of seeking out the best quality products and taking the time to prepare and enjoy them with attention and love. https://www.vinoveropa.com/philosophy daily 0.75 2022-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f14bc0e8472112ec6a8cde/1643319757625-95XCR51KWAG5GIX9PP99/IMG_4505.JPG Philosophy - what makes wine worth drinking? Wine has never been more popular, but too often we treat the wine in our glass as an anonymous liquid, disconnected from the people who made it and the place where it came from. We think “I like this” or “I don’t like this” without ever really pondering what makes a wine good and what makes a wine worth drinking. To me, wine is worth drinking when it tastes like the place it came from, when it reflects the traditions and flavors of the unique culture where it was produced. To me, a wine is worth drinking when it was made with care and skill in an attempt to reflect the character of the land in liquid form. To me, a wine is worth drinking when it was lovingly made by one who cares for the land and treats it with the respect and reverence it deserves. All of these things and more make a wine worth drinking, but it is frustratingly rare to find wines like this. Too often, wine is made not to reflect the terroir of the surrounding countryside but to meet a market demand or expectation. Too often, wine is treated as a mass-produced industrial commodity rather than the product of artisan care. Too often, wine is treated as a means to make money rather than a fragile and sacred responsibility. When we seek out wines produced with love and skill on small family farms, we enrich the world, both for those who produced the wine and for those of us who consume it. We deepen our relationship with wine by seeking out those wines which have the most to say. https://www.vinoveropa.com/learn-more-italy daily 0.75 2022-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f14bc0e8472112ec6a8cde/1643397499669-OAGXTIDOKA4J228TG1O0/truffle+group.jpeg learn more italy Learning a language requires immersion. For those interested in an extended experience of Italian food and wine, we offer week-long trips to various locations in Italy, with daily cooking classes, restaurant meals, and excursions. Cooking and wine appreciation are like languages, and all languages require immersion for fluency. Over the course of 6 days, we will explore the unique culinary and oenological tradition of the region which we’re visiting, with daily excursions to visit wineries, food artisans, museums, and important cultural sites. Group size is capped at 7 to ensure a personalized and intimate experience. To learn more, visit our travel website. https://www.vinoveropa.com/learn-more-mvd daily 0.75 2026-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f14bc0e8472112ec6a8cde/1643334595877-P4HPXDPORX6FBFDYM715/mvd%2Binside.jpg learn more mvd Our relationship with mvd has been a happy one. MVD is frankly the best restaurant in Wilkes-Barre. The inspired cooking of Valeria Sartor and the considerate, genteel service of her husband Sal Deluca make dining at MVD an absolute delight. And so it has been a joy to collaborate and offer monthly classes at MVD. Over two and a half hours, we taste and discuss 5 Italian wines expertly paired with 5 small plates from Val’s wonderful kitchen. The mood is convivial as we explore together in a discussion format the varying styles of wine which Italy has to offer. The classes are serious but fun, challenging but comfortable. The goal is for participants to come away feeling more confident with their own palates while having a deeper appreciation for what makes a wine truly worth drinking. Upcoming Classes at MVD: Check back soon! https://www.vinoveropa.com/learn-more-private daily 0.75 2022-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f14bc0e8472112ec6a8cde/1643396480345-YEPVKHFJA10MV4IV0XCU/IMG_6596.jpg learn more private nothing is more delightful than sharing wine among friends. For those seeking a more intimate and personalized experience than our classes at MVD allow, we offer private classes in the comfort of your own home. Over two and a half hours, we taste and discuss 5 Italian wines accompanied by light fare. The mood is convivial as we explore together in a discussion format the varying styles of wine which Italy has to offer. The classes are serious but fun, challenging but comfortable. The goal is for participants to come away feeling more confident with their own palates while having a deeper appreciation for what makes a wine truly worth drinking. The cost of a private class is $500, for up to 7 people, with an additional travel fee for locations more than an hour away. We do travel out of state for classes. To book or inquire about a private class, simply complete this form. https://www.vinoveropa.com/form daily 0.75 2022-01-28