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COF2012 – Friuli Colli Orientali Map

Posted on April 19, 2012 by J.C. Reid

View Friuli Colli Orientali 2012 in a larger map Here’s a map I made of the COF2012 project. I’m a big fan of putting my adventures into a geographical context, and Google Maps offers the perfect platform for that. We … Continue reading →

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A Few of My Favorite Things in Friuli – Part 2

Posted on April 13, 2012 by J.C. Reid

I just returned from Italy and I’m still processing all the wines, foods, conversations and experiences that flowed from the COF2012 project. In a previous post, I cataloged my most memorable experiences in the first half of our trip. And … Continue reading →

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Retsina: Greek Wine of Flavor and History

Posted on December 7, 2011 by J.C. Reid

Kourtaki retsina One of the great pleasures of traveling is the ability to literally walk in the footsteps of ancient peoples. For me, a favorite destination is the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, where you can climb through the Propylaea (gate) … Continue reading →

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Peju Wine Dinner at Voice 4.15.09

Posted on April 18, 2009 by J.C. Reid

Voice restaurant in Houston recently hosted a dinner featuring wines from the Peju Province Winery. The major draw for this dinner was, frankly, the price. A 5-course dinner at the highly regarded Voice restaurant at the Hotel Icon, with wine … Continue reading →

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