Writing this to any and all that still check in here once in a while, but especially @Tammy Matlock @Tom Sandkamp @Samuel Fletcher . I would like to be able to share wine thoughts and experiences from time to time, but it is hard without our Skool’s founder and fearless leader, @Marie Cheslik . Miss you boss! I will continue to try and will be happy if any of you are still willing and able to join in. So let’s start with this pic! I was in NYC earlier this week and reached out to the one and only Aldo Sohm, famous sommelier and author. He was very kind to make 15 minutes for me to chat at his Aldo Sohm Wine bar, adjacent to Le Bernardin restaurant where he is wine director. He signed his brand new book “Wine Simple - Perfect Pairings”, which I had brought with me. If your wine education journey includes getting better at food & wine pairing, this is a must! He was also gracious enough to accept a copy of my humble little wine book! Let me know what you’re drinking and enjoying these days! Cheers to all who read this! 🍷

Doffo vineyard in Temecula, CA has some great blends. Very beautiful grounds.The theme is Italian motorcycles and cowboy vibe.Good wines, excellent service, and the best wine I’ve had in this area which I normally don’t like.

Because he got Marie’s book! Look forward to the read! 🍷 @Marie Cheslik

Got this gorgeous book in the mail today. So excited to gift it out!

I know I said to @Tom Sandkamp and @Tammy Matlock in a previous post that I had a big anniversary dinner scheduled for Monday. I did have the dinner at a special place (The Marble Room) in my downtown. Unfortunately, for reasons not relevant here, no bottle of wine with dinner. A glass of NZ Sauvignon Blanc and a glass of Rioja. Very nice. Wish I could be sharing details of amazing wine, but alas no. Here are a couple of pics of Marble Room and my dry aged delmonico 🥩. Stay tuned for an interesting post in about 10 days where I will be part of a special wine package being auctioned off for charity! 🍷