Super special thanks to the entire team @mamaoakland for an incredible evening and a fantastic menu last night for our packed @vinidabruzzo dinner! And warm thanks to the wine professionals who took time out for an industry night at one of Oakland’s most Italian wine-friendly and fun destinations. Lastly, a heartfelt thanks to @steviestacionis who didn’t think I was crazy when I proposed the event for a Monday in December. Apologies to all the folks we couldn’t fit in. I feel so blessed to be part of the international community of wine people. Thanks to everyone who made it possible. It was my last event of 2023! It couldn’t have been sweeter. Now time to get my butt back on a plane to Houston. Oakland, I love you.
Do Bianchi
Negotiating the epistemologic implications of italocentric oenophilia.
Do Bianchi 
What a wonderful evening and some really lovely wines. The food was delicious, especially loved the Paccheri al Frutti di Mare. The staff and atmosphere was great. I also learned a little bit more about Abruzzo. I gained some basic understanding of the regional soil and climate zones and how they effect the wines. In a sense, I discovered what I need to explore to improve my understanding of the region.