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A Very, Very Good Poem…

“But it Ain’t Homer” Adapting to the big screen often is not easy, Spencer Klavan writes in the WSJ. Mr. Nolan’s shortcomings have made Mr. Klavan...

Sam Neill a “Passionate Ambassador” for New Zealand Wines

Sam Neill, famous for his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park film series, died on July 13th. Neill has been lauded...

Pinot Noir in the Willamette Valley

In Decanter, Pete Holland describes the efforts of David Lett to establish Pinot Noir in Oregon's Willamette Valley. He writes: After being walloped by what...

Grief to Enemies, Joy to Those Who Love Them

What It Really Takes to Get Home At the beginning of his epic poem, Homer takes 21 lines to introduce the name of his hero,...

Row, Row, Row or Perish

Lots of Action, Laced with Blood and Gore How timely: A 12,000-line poem, a little shy of 3,0000 years old, that has something for everyone....

The Key West Wine Guy, Mark Gambuzza

Originally posted July 9, 2020. When I am not in France, I buy my French and Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Rhone Valley Syrah from...

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