Speaking of Italy, I am looking forward to trying some Italian Zinfandel at a do we are going to this afternoon. It is made from grapes grown on old vines in Puglia and then aged in American oak barrels. Could be either a treat for the taste buds or a disaster!

How do I know it will be available at this do? I am taking it with me along with a bottle of rather promising Viognier. Our host is a whisky conousier as well so don't expect any sense from me this evening. Not that you ever do...

:D tG