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  Our FineArtViews editor, Carrie Turner, recently interviewed me for a new series for our members about the FASO team.  One of the questions led to an answer that was too long to be included in the original interview, so I've posted my answer here instead.     What are some of the things you’ve seen change the most since you started FASO?  Were you able to foretell the future of certain developments?  What were you most surprised by?  Any predictions for future developments?     On the consumer side, the two biggest changes in the past decade are the rise of social networks and the rise of [...]

  Greatness.  It's a bit unusual for a Pinot Noir, very lush and luxurious.   If you want to support our wine recommendation series and try a great wine, click our affiliate link below and purchase some!  I've also seen it at Costco.  Either way, be sure to try it!     Buy Belle Glos Meiomi. [...]

"Taxi, mon?"  the gentleman asked me as we stepped off the ship.   "Tour of the Island, mon?"  another man called out.   "What would you like to do today, mon?  I can take you wherever you want to go."   "Sure you don't need a taxi?"    We had stepped out into a cacophony of enterprising gentlemen selling various services after our ship docked in St. Lucia.   You see, your editor and his wife had decided to take some time off and enjoy Christmas in the Caribbean.   After all, we figured, if we were going to be meeting St. Nick anyway, why not go ahead and meet St. Lucia, St. Maarten, and [...]

Today, I'm launching a new article series that I've had in mind for many years: sharing my love of wine with my readers.  I've always delayed starting this series because I thought that I didn't have time to do the "proper" write-ups about each wine.  Over the weekend, I had an ephiphany:  I'm just going to share my recommendations and not worry too much about writing flowery words about each wine.  The simple fact I'm recommending it makes it obvious to the reader that I like it, and words don't really add much.  It's tasting that counts.   The current recommendation is Surh [...]