Barbera Bonanza!
Me? I am a lucky son of a gun. In 2 weeks time, my nose will be deeply planted into a glass of Barbera. Not in my living room. Not in my kitchen. Not at a wine bar in LA. Not even in my bed (which may...
View ArticleThe Return to Piemonte
Piemonte, Piedmont for us Americanos, is a region of Italy that holds a special place in my wine-soaked heart. Among the hills of Barolo and Barbaresco, Monforte D’Alba and La Morra is where my love...
View ArticleTuffaceous: The Monferrato Love Affair
Day 3 of Barbera Meeting came at just the right time for the Barbera Boys (& girl). Hearts were weak, hope almost lost… Monferrato: Here I am to save the day! The Barbera 7: Really? Monferrato!...
View ArticleWhat’s For Sipper, Do Bianchi?
In the 3rd installment of What’s For Sipper?, I dive into the philological brain of one Mr. Jeremy Parzen. I first met Jeremy back in March in Asti when he so kindly invited me to join him and some...
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