Chicago was the wine and food capital of the world (not that it isn’t otherwise) during the Chicago Gourmet Festival…
Moscato Country, Marenco Winery in Strevi, Bagnario Valley Piedmont
As we approached the hilltop village of Strevi in Piedmont (province of Alessandria) just outside of the larger commune of Aqui Terme (a…
Grower Moscato, Romano Dogliotti and La Caudrina, The Grower’s Grower
Our visit to Romano Dogliotti’s winery, La Caudrina was quite an event. Romano was one of the first moscato growers…
Family Ties Among the Vines, Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cru Resort in La Morra
I had forgotten how big the hills of the Langhe were, as our compact bus managed the hairpin turns,…
In the Caves at Coppo Winery and Talking About the Nizza DOCG
Recounting my Moscato D’Asti intensive trip with the Consorzio Dell’Asti and writing about my experiences with Luigi Coppo at Coppo…
It’s All About the Land at Ceretto Wines
When we arrived at the Monsordo Bernandina Estate of Ceretto Wines in Alba we were told by Ulrika Ferlin, their…
Rock Your Wine at the 2018 Chicago Gourmet Grand Cru, Battle of the Masters and the Gourmet Festival
Are you one of those folks who realizes there is so much wine and such little time? Are you one…
TDF2018 A Welsh Sparkler and Irouléguy, Sad to See the Tour End
In the US, where I feel as if the country is in a continuing political dystopian nightmare, the Tour de…
TDF2018 Stage 16 Transition to the Pyrenees, IGP Ariège Tour de French Wine, Fait Du Bruit
Stage 16 – 7/24/18 Carcassonne to Bagnères La Luchon 218 km Mountain Quite a bit of drama on this transition…
TDF2018 – Stage 15 – Tour de French Wine – Chateau Faiteau Minervois-La Livinière
Stage 15 7/22//18 Millau to Carcassonne 181.5km Hilly Another Astana rider, Magnus Cort Nielsen takes the Stage win, Thomas keeps…
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