As the estimable Dr. Vino points out, this is at least mildly amusing, actually pretty doggone swell until an unfortunately cheesy denoument.
But maybe the operative question is, do you know more Peter Lorre types or Vincent Price types?
Peter Lorre, thank god..
Thirty years ago at a trattoria on the isle of Capri, Bill Ward had a lusty homemade red that rocked his world. Ever since this "so that's what wine's all about" moment, he has been seeking similar experiences, always aiming to approach wine with an innocent eye (and nose, and palate).
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Bill Ward has yet to meet a grape he doesn't like. He's been writing about travel, food and wine for more than a decade and won a James Beard Award in 2004 for a series on Italian regional cuisine. His column Liquid Assets runs every Thursday in Taste section.
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