the last visit of the day was chateau le puy where i saw the druid stones on its peaceful MORE >>

Wines of the Alsace.who knew? From what I can tell, the wines of the Alsace are about as popular in the US as square dancing. Less so, actually, as there are some parts of the US where groups of people really love square dancing. Alsace wine lovers, and I'm guessing you're out there - where are you? Do you meet in secret? Yes, that's for me. MORE >>

I hope that all who celebrated had a nice Rosh Hashana holiday, filled with fabulous wine & great food.  I know I did!  So much food & wine that I was compelled to hit the gym last night after returning home from 48+ hours of overeating.  A good workout & I felt a whole lot better. Don't tell my fellow blogger Kevin about this one . MORE >>

After scoring a sweet pair of boots at Century 21, I headed up West Broadway to Franklin, where I found the  Vinovino Wine Bar Wine Shop. At a few minutes past five, I practically had the place to myself. By the time I left at around seven, the bar was a little livelier, but far MORE >>

Listen - I don't always have time to write something grand for this blog. Very busy times lately, as you know. So for today, a few tidbits: Deetrane Beats the Market For all of the fun I like to poke at my good buddy Deetrane for his wine buying habits (Wine Commune, Bin-Ends, all sorts of "deals" on "strange" wine), maybe he was onto something. MORE >>