Quirks And Qualities Of Life In France
First a bit of news - weeks ago I had the fortune to be invited to Abruzzo in Italy to receive an international wine writing award (‘Parole di Vino,’ or…
Photo Splurge – Canary Islands and Madrid Countryside
It's been awhile since posting - mostly due to travel. This post will include only recent images taken on the Canary Islands as well in the countryside around Madrid. Recent…
Bordeaux Jewels Of Wine And Life
The region where I live in France is a sizable, though little known, portion of Bordeaux (technically and administratively known, basically, as the 'Gironde Département') where wine prices are reasonable,…
Pinerolese Wine From Italy’s Alps
Welcome to the Italian Alps.... First, however, I want to let you know that my recent Forbes pieces are here. They include an article about Txakoli wine from the Basque country, about…
Highland Wine from Bhutan
This post is overdue. I've traveled for a few weeks, some of which is covered in recent Forbes posts. A highlight was attending the inauguration of the reincarnated next spiritual…
The Profession of Tasting Port in Porto, Portugal
Recent travels have impacted the timing of this blog (including this post). My father, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, received their alumni magazine. He laughed when he…
Surprised by Portuguese Wine And Impressed by Corks
Not just corks and Port, but excellent wine comes from Portugal. I recently met an excellent crew of people in Portugal, where we began a few meals in Porto with…
Wise Words From The Universe Of Wine
2018 is here...The world of wine, food and travel is Wide Open! Vino Voices has much to be grateful for: Wine Enthusiast Magazine published our Corsica piece in their…
Wine and Life—Consider This For 2018
Welcome In—2018. First, thanks to all purchasers of our own Etalon Rouge wine this year. Second, my December Forbes posts are here. Now—the new year is here and days getting…
The Surprising Beauty of Hungary and Its Wines
Hungary, the size of the U.S. state of Indiana, has a population of 10 million and has been a European Union member since 2004. Historically it’s been a doormat…