On May 23, 12:05�am, Dee Dee > wrote:
> "The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste" by
> Elin McCoy.
>
> I bought the paperback at Borders today for exactly $1 +.05 tax.
> decent shape.
>
> I was surprised to see it at that price.
>
> Also still sight-shopping the three wine books,one of which I will
> buy, but I guess they don't want any lookie-loo(s) on this expensive
> books, as they were all wrapped. *So it was an in-expensive day.
> However, bought 9 bottles of wine priced anywhere from $4.50 to
> $34.99. *The $35 was Marchesi di Barolo, 2001 - 100% Nebbiolo.
>
> Dee
> Shenandoah Valley, VA

You left off the main part of the title- "The Emperor of Wine."

I enjoyed book overall. I met McCoy, she's entertaining.

2001 looks to be a smashing Nebbiolo vintage.