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About the drunken cyclist

I have been an occasional cycling tour guide in Europe for the past 20 years, visiting most of the wine regions of France. Through this "job" I developed a love for wine and the stories that often accompany the pulling of a cork. I live in Houston with my lovely wife and two wonderful sons.

Discovering Corte Fusia: A Unique Winery Experience in Franciacorta

Posted on September 3, 2025 by the drunken cyclist

Three days. That was it. That was all I had planned for my stay on Lago d’Iseo, on the edge of perhaps Italy’s finest region for sparkling wine. A region that struggles with two behemoths: Prosecco just to the south … Continue reading →

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