Just beyond the urban sprawl that has been built up between Ventimiglia and Bordighera, is Ospedaletti. The town, which was named after a 14th-century hospital established by the Read More
It may seem a bit absurd to write a blog about a wine experience and not mention the vineyard, the name of the winery or even the country Read More
To say that my experiences with wines from the Middle East have not been good is an understatement. While in Israel I tasted mediocre wines at a Kibbutz, Read More
I love doing themed parties. A soup party in the winter. An Italian feast and bocce tournament in the summer. Cajun food around Mardi Gras. Regardless of Read More
The question of what makes a true pub crawl is something that is actively debated amongst the members of our group. One of the members looks only to Read More
The High Line was a length of elevated tracks that ran down 10th Avenue from 34th Street to Spring Street which carried goods to/from Manhattan’s industrial district and Read More
Casablanca has more memorable quotes that any other motion picture. That is not just my opinion; it is also the opinion of the American Film Institute. In a Read More
When I was approached by Calhoun & Company Communications, as a follow-up to last August’s Wine Bloggers Conference in Lodi, California, to sample Blandy’s Alvada Madeira, my initial Read More
I’ve often had bad wine for a good cause and I’ve occasionally had good wine for a bad cause, but I don’t usually see a great wine for Read More
When I listen to the radio (yes, I’m still an ardent follower of “old media”), I listen to a variety of stations: Q 104.3 for classic rock; WFUV Read More