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Midnight in the Vineyard of Romanée-Conti
It is helpful to spend some time learning about wines that are benchmarks – those wines of the world that

Joe’s Featured Wine: Montes Alpha Syrah, D.O. Colchagua Valley, Chile 2015
$21.99 at Crush Wine & Spirits in Bryant, Arkansas (AR) 92 points – James Suckling Floral aromas with tobacco and

A Tennis Legend: An Interview with Adriano Panatta
Adriano Panatta was one of the most talented and dynamic tennis players in the history of the game. In the

Carol Channing 1921-2019
With the passing this week of a legend of the theater stage, Carol Channing, at the age of 97, a

George Klein: An Interview with the King of Memphis Media
One of Memphis’ most beloved individuals is radio, television, and master of ceremonies personality, George Klein. George has broadcasted over

Slitti: A Tuscan Chocolate Tale
Head out west on the A11 autostrada from Florence, exit at Montecatini Terme and drive south to Monsummano. Eventually you’ll

The Pursuit and Quagmire of Obtaining an Italian Drivers License
Probably the most convoluted and annoying Italian bureaucratic headache I’ve experienced so far was the process of obtaining my Italian