I heard from Man-o in a while, either. I didnt think much of it until I heard this story:
Twelve French wine industry figures were convicted Wednesday of selling 18 million bottles (13.5 million liters) of falsely labeled wine to US wine powerhouse E&J Gallo at an inflated price. The wine was ultimately sold under E&J's ubiquitous "Red Bicyclette" Pinot Noir label.
Maybe he was their California 'connection'?!?
He was their 'Beaver'?
So first of all, why "Frenchie"? You do not say that to an Italian. Cedric and Celine can confirm there is some competition between the two countries ;)
Then yes, I've been to Russia, then to Italy, and when I came back I've been super-busy.
Last weekend I went with a friend to the Anza Borrego desert.