Living so close to Italy and France, one might wonder why I would drink wine from anywhere else. One reason: I live in a country which has a thriving wine production industry. Even though their exportation appears limited to “close to home”, I have been frequently delighted and surprised by my experiences. So this year, …
Romanced by Les Murettes
When I first made the decision to move to Switzerland in 2002, my greatest concern was not what you might imagine. Yes, of course, I was going to miss family and friends , the beach, the weather , the San Francisco Bay Area in general, but more specifically: the wine! Yes, California wine was something …