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Becky Wasserman |

Industry Partner

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Manhattan child born in 1937. Schooled there, summered in central Pennsylvania where grandfather had a store. Lived in Massachussetts, Philadelphia, moved to Burgundy in 1968 with two sons, mother, and the artist (Wasserman).  Became a barrel peddler in 1976 selling barrels to California and Oregon estates, then a wine peddler. Education provided by French and American winegrowers in cellars and vineyards.  Started the company in 1979, was a roadie for many years.  I live in Bouilland, a small village, with Russell Hone, two cats, and six thousand books.

 

"To take wine into our mouths is to savor a droplet of human history" - Clifton Fadiman.  

 

About Becky Wasserman Co: Our company exports wines from small domaines and shippers in Burgundy and other regions who honor their terroirs. We do not endorse any single method of vinification or an “ideal” type of wine. Our international team, based in Beaune, is comprised of thirteen people, including sales and administration (plus two office cats). We lunch together at the office each day.

Music

  • Dinu Lipatti (classical piano)
  • Nina Simone
  • Debussy playing Debussy
  • J.S. Bach

Books

  • Emerson and Thoreau
  • Antonio Tabucchi
  • E.E. Cummings
  • Colette

Food

  • Pot-au-feu
  • Potatoes
  • Raspberries
  • Coffee ice cream

Bad Habits

  • Buying more books
  • Hoarding cans of tomatoes
  • Watching Judge Judy
  • Playing online solitaire
  • Not exercising enough

Favourite Cookbooks

  • Elizabeth David and Jane Grigson
  • Charles Baker
  • Ali-Bab
  • Pellegrino Artusi
  • NY Times

Dislikes

  • Smugness
  • Self satisfaction
  • Whining

Wines

  • Feeling thrifty: Macon, Loire chenin blanc, Bourgogne Blanc
    et Rouge
  • Damp grey cold weather : Red Burgundy from Beaune and a
    ‘sweet’ wine from Alsace or the Loire
  • Holidays: Champagne, premier cru white and red Burgundy
 
       

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