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Boston Divas Celebrate Wine and Women

By Gerstenzang, Susan
Publication: Working Mother
Date: Tuesday, November 1 2005
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Stephanie Browne of Boston, an insurance professional and mother of one, used to think there were

only two kinds of wine: red and white. But when she went to a wine tasting six years ago, a whole new world came bubbling up. She wanted to learn more-and she had a hunch that her friends would join her.

Divas Uncorked was born. The ten members (seven are working moms) take turns hosting the monthly meetings-planning the meal and choosing wines, then teaching the group about their origins, food pairings and flavors. The gatherings are about spending time with friends as well as wine tasting, says Browne (third from right, seated). "We come together to enjoy great friendship, delicious food and good wine." Check out www.divasuncorked.com for advice on starting your own tasting club.

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Contributors: Jessica Dziedzic, Nicole Price Fasig, Susan Gerstenzang. Editor: Caroline Howard.

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