Check almost any book on writing, and the “little did I know technique” is considered to be a cheesy way of building suspense. I apologize for its use here, but give me a break, I’ve been to six wineries today, and I’m a bit tired and glad I can even type straight. So, here it …
Month: June 2008
Travelin’ Oenophile: Wine tasting in Virginia, day 1
So, intrepid oenophiles, our adventures have brought us to the beautiful hill country near Charlottesville, Virginia. We started our adventures by touring Michie Tavern (pronounced “Mickey”) because what better way to kick off a wine drinking trip than by touring a drinking establishment? It’s no longer serving alcohol, unfortunately, but we did get a good …
Oenophile at Large: Jekyll Island
Greetings, fellow oenophiles! Did you miss me? I just returned from the GPA Annual Meeting on Jekyll Island, which for those who don’t know, is one of the little islands off the southeastern coast of Georgia. It’s a national park with limited development and some interesting historical stuff. Here, in no particular order, are my …