Black Sambuca: A Cathedral to Licorice
Read MoreProvidence is defined as the divine guidance of human destiny. That’s accurate. I call it the place where I discovered Black Sambuca.
A Visit to Sonoma Wine Country: Chateau Montelena
Read MoreThis is the second in a series of travel essays about a recent visit to California’s wine country. This past week, Marieta and I were joined by close friends and fellow wine aficionados Mark and Tina Napolitano in beautiful Sonoma County, where we enjoyed tastings at several local wineries. Today, I shall focus on the experience of visiting and tasting one of the most famous wines in the history of California wine production — Chateau Montelena.
Francis Ford Coppola’s Five Oscars
Read MoreThis week, Marieta and I joined close friends and fellow wine aficionados Mark and Tina Napolitano in beautiful Sonoma County, where we enjoyed tastings at several local wineries. Here’s a review of the Coppola Winery.
Drinking Brown Wine from a $5,000 Bottle
Read MoreAnonymous Eccentric is such a wine tease.
Yesterday afternoon, she called me and announced a rather ostentatious master plan to crack open a classic bottle of vintage 1982 Chateau Margaux, one of the world’s premium Grand Cru’s. One bottle retails for something in the neighborhood of $5,000, According to my bad math that comes down to $150 a guzzle.
Say Hello to My New Little Friend….Hendrick’s Gin
Read MoreI’d like you to meet a new friend of mine.
The name is Hendrick’s.
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