Category Archives: Memorable Events
Happy Easter, Buona Pasqua – Gita Fuori Porta
Today was Easter, a holiday I love actually. I tried to go to hear Gospel music but was thwarted in my attempt by renovations at the church I like to go to. I’m glad the Church is being renovated though, … Continue reading
Filed under France, Indigeous varieties, Memorable Events, Travel
Pre-Vinitaly: OperaWine, Verona, Setting Up
Verona, March, Vinitaly. Early, early, early. This year the fair seems to be particularly early and I’m here early too. Every year I come to Vinitaly in a different capacity. This year, I’m here to see my clients, my friends, … Continue reading
Filed under Italian Art, Italian regions, Italian wineries, italy, Memorable Events, Travel, Veneto, Wine Industry, wines
Happy Birthday Mr. President
I know that line is associated with a different President of the United States (POTUS) than the one I have in mind but today is President’s day and I am thinking about many of the great ones, including President Kennedy. … Continue reading
Filed under France, Memorable Events, politics, sparkling wine, USA Wineries, wines
Going To Tre Bicchieri New York 2012
I’m running out soon to go to the Tre Bicchieri event soon. I want to say hi to some old friends and try a couple of new wines. This year, I’m interested in white blends, oddly enough. I really feel … Continue reading
Filed under Friuli, Italian regions, Italian wineries, italy, Memorable Events, wines
Rose All The Way On Valentine’s Day
Today is that day when you are reminded about love. I think we should be reminded of love everyday, be it love for a person, a furry friend, a poem, a mountain or a wine. I am now taking a … Continue reading
Filed under France, Memorable Events
Italy in New York: Alta Cucina Opens for Lunch
I have been missing Italy a lot these past few days. It’s the holiday season, Sant’Ambrogio, the beginning of le citta’ adorned with Christmas lights and of course missing my friends. What I always miss is the ease of eating … Continue reading
Wine Wednesday: Older Bordeaux Wines
Today is Wine Wednesday and I’m finally thinking about and desire to write about wine rather than the Italian crises. I got an email from Snooth this morning which mentioned a new website for Bordeaux. A friend from Bordeaux was … Continue reading
Filed under France, Memorable Events, New York, Wine of the Week, wines
Nobel Prize Winner Salute To Bruce Beutler & Jules Hoffman
As many people know, Italy is my main squeeze. Sometimes, I betray her with interest in other countries but rarely does anything move me the way Italy does. Well today was one of those moments but this too has to … Continue reading
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