Hello everyone and greetings for the village of Radda in Chianti! I’m so excited to be writing again, and look forward to sharing our experience on the first annual Barrel33 Tour of Italy. Barrel33 has partnered with Niche Italy, a stour agency that specializes in creating custom tours of Italy and Sicily focused on wine…

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The Burgundy Feature

There are few wine regions in the world that carry the historical reputation of Burgundy. This glorious collection of vineyards is located in Eastern France and when you visit there, it is like stepping back in time. I drove into region after spending 4 days tasting Champagne in Reims. The city of Beaune is the…

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New Years Eve Wines Made Easy

Let’s face it, planning and executing a successful New Year’s Eve party can be a daunting and cumbersome task. We all want to make sure that we get it right when it’s our turn to host family and friends for the big night. People in our Valley often express to me how the “feel the…

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A Wine Star Rises From Valley to Valley

A Wine Star Rises From Valley to Valley Writers Note: I traveled to Beaulieu Vineyards to meet with Winemaker Jeffrey Stambor. He took me on an amazing tour of the winey and vineyards and then sat down to taste 14 wines from BV’s amazing portfolio. During that tour and tasting he agreed to an interview…

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