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THE LAND OF PIEDMONT: Part 1

The moment we started planning our trip to Piedmont and the land of Barolo and Barbaresco, I got butterflies in my stomach. I have long been a fan of this old world wine region. The reds of Barolo and Barbaresco … Continue reading

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EXPLORING NORTHERN ITALY

2006 was the last time I set foot in Italy. Back then it was central Italy, and like most people who have visited this country, I fell in love. I’ll never forget walking the streets of Florence, haggling with the … Continue reading

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FRIDAY’S FIVE

In a weeks time, I taste a boatload of wine (seriously). I lot of my friends think I’m lucky. Well, they’re right, and I wouldn’t give this job up for the world. The only thing that makes my job hard, … Continue reading

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STAN’S PICK FOR MARCH ’19

March is Washington Wine Month so it makes a lot of sense to choose a Washington State wine as my pick. In the past, I have been somewhat negligent picking a Washington wine for March. Part of the reason is … Continue reading

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