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This past weekend My wife and I enjoyed going on the Long island City Open Studio Tour.  One painter’s work, Elinore Schnurr, caught our eye as she likes to paint bar scenes and we like bars.  She graciously sent us … Continue reading →

Sorry that there have not been many posts of late but I am fighting a nasty bout of re-occurring flu.  Wine has many health benefits but none work on the flu.  Hope to be back drinking and writing soon.

The Wine Populist would like to wish everyone happy and safe holidays filled with good food, good company, and good wine.

I hope everyone made it out OK from Sandy.  My thoughts are with those who suffered the most from the storm.  Things are slowly getting back to normal here in New York but it may be a week or two … Continue reading →

Hi folks, we have been getting hit with a lot of spam. Please say something specific about the post you are commenting on.  I don’t want to lump real comments in with the spam when I review them.  Thanks.

Sorry there has not been new content up recently.  I am in the middle of moving.  I should have something soon.  Thanks to all who visit for their interest.

Best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving filled with the good things in life, most specially good wine.  Enjoy.

Here is the link for a cider maker whose products I recently tried and enjoyed.  I know it’s not wine but hey I like cider.  It is nice to see some artisanal cider becoming available. http://www.whetstoneciderworks.com/

Photograph of La Morra, Italy Continue reading →