Charles Back Originally uploaded by jamesonf Charles holding court. He owns Goats, Fairview, and Spice Route. Great guy, very funny.

Goats Du Roam Originally uploaded by jamesonf No shortage of Goats Do Roam red. It’s actually very tasty and inexpensive.

Cheesefest 2008 Originally uploaded by jamesonf Fairview cheese with Di Back. I think we had every goat and cow cheese they made.

View From Fairview Originally uploaded by jamesonf From Charles and Di Back’s house

Felsina is my favorite Chianti producer and thier top wine, the Fontalloro, is

Customer: “How much would the wine that Jesus made cost?” Me: “Uh, I think it would be priceless.”

I bought a few of these a couple years ago and stashed them away. A Cab/Merlot blend from the Veneto that is about 15 bucks retail. I cracked one open tonight and it was incredible. After about an hour of air, tasting blind with my nerdy wine group, the consensus was Bordeaux. But no! I [More]