Welcome to As If Wines by Alie Shaper.
Wine has not just been a journey of learning a craft, but the journey of discovering myself as a person.
“If” has been the guiding principle in my career. By examining all possibilities and opening myself up to all the answers “if” summons, I have been led to places that I never imagined, but were exactly where I should be.
I didn’t grow up around wine, but with some nudging from the Fates, I find myself where I belong: in the winery. The trinity of Serendipity, Persistence and Courage play havoc with the best-laid plans, but they will always bring you home.
Through wine, I am able to tell my story and share my experiences. And just as wine evolves, I continue to write new chapters in my career as a winemaker. As If Wines are my personal stories, and I look forward to sharing them with you.
SERENDIPITY
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Serendipity is delivery of opportunity, to one ready to receive it.
COURAGE
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Courage is the undaunted heart of action.
PERSISTENCE
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Persistence is to tenaciously challenge opposition in pursuit of a vision.