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A high-end resort (at sunset), east of Serralunga d'Alba. It has some of the best views (to the east, but especially to the west) of the Langhe Valley that exist.

Each night after dinner (say 930-1030pm), I walked along the water/road from the oldest part of Varigotti (Liguria, Italy) west, toward the town of Finale. This is one of the few stretches of road that offered some artificial light, so I took advantage of it. 8 second exposure

the view from the Castle at Verezzi, Liguria

If doors could talk, I wonder what this one would have to say? A 3 image HDR, detailing the original iron nails used centuries ago. The materials used to build Castelvecchio Di Rocca Barbena are obviously indigenous - just outside the Ligurian seaside villages of Loano, and, slightly interior to that, Toirano, home to some of earth's oldest relics of man's existence in this part of the world (Grotte di Toirano). I can't say if this door is as old as the castle (12th century), but I'm sure it has a history nonetheless.

Cabernet Sauvignon growing on old vines in Kathryn Kennedy vineyards

The day's last few rays of sunshine in the heart of Barolo.

A few fisherman, about 45 minutes before the sun crests the horizon, in Varigotti, Liguria, Italia.

A passing cloud breaks up the lines of some Cru vineyards near Serralunga d'Alba.

Nature never ceases to surprise me. While walking through a neighborhood in Huntington Beach, CA, I spotted this plant, which, to me, resembled yarn, or fabric more than it did plant matter. Not too bad for handheld, but really wished I'd had a tripod.

A passing cloud breaks up these Cru vineyards in Barolo commune. Taken facing Serralunga d'Alba, 4 exposure HDR. Sunset is a few minutes away at this point.

With La Morra to the west, and Serralunga d'Alba to the east, the tiny, medieval village of Castiglione Falletto is strategically positioned among many Cru Barolo vineyards. Wines labeled Villero are perhaps the most familiar.

This small patch of grass, and the adjacent pathway are the only thing between Chiesa Santa Maria Maddalena in Verezzi, Liguria, Italy and the Ligurian Sea. It's at least a few hundred meters (straight) down to the water from this vantage point, and as you can see, there is no guard rail. Still, when I saw this perfect patch of earth, I was tempted to go lay down in the grass and savor the moment(s). 3 exposure HDR

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For nearly 20 years I've traveled the winegrowing globe in a search for: knowledge, quality, relationships and stories. I've visited hundreds of wineries over my career as a buyer, broker, etc., but now I carry a camera along as well. It is the rich history, fascinating people and wine's place in our world that draws me so strongly to the winegrowing world.

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