Back in the Berkshires by Philip S. Kampe

I am finally back in the Berkshires after spending nearly a month and a half visiting Argentina and most recently, Portugal.
My travels involved food, wine and culture.
In fact, Maria, my wife, and I rented an apartment in Buenos Aires for ten days. We stayed in the Bohemian section of the city named San Telmo. Couples danced Tango, nightly, in the square a block from our apartment. We would order a bottle of Malbec and watch the danceers.
Life has been good.
The trip to Argentina also involved numerous winery visits in the Mendoza area, as well as one of my dreams-Patagonia.
In Portugal, I met a Countess at her vineyard and rode one of her prize winning Lusitano horses during the afternoon.
More to follow-----

Philip S. Kampe
TheBerkshireLife@gmail.com

Wine Events in Berkshire County by Philip S. Kampe

Saturday, October 12th
OCTOBERFEST in Montery featuring beer, wine and bratwurst.
12-5pm

SPIRITED Octoberfest
1-4pm
Under the tent at SPIRITED (Holmes Road and Route 7)
Beer Beer Beer from craft to pumpkin.
Free entrance

KELLY'S Package store in Dalton
12-6pm
Beer and cider tasting
Free entrance
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WORLD OF WHISKEY CLASSES
$45 for both classes
at Kelly's Package Store  (413) 684-0870 for information
October 17th  North American Whiskeys
October 24th  British Isles Whiskeys

Saturday, October 19th
LOCAL WORLD versus OLD WORLD WINES
A Master Class led by BALDERDASH winemaker Christian Hanson.
$30
RSVP at:(413) 684-0870




Sunday, October 20th
Wine Dinner at Chez Nous Bistro featuring Kermit Lynch Wines
Sommelier Lyle Railsback will be the guest speaker
6 wines
4 courses and appetizers
5:30pm
$65 per person plus tax and gratuity
Contact Chez Nous for reservations: (413) 243-6397

Saturday, October 26th
Co-Op OCTOBERFEST
Free beer tasting at Kelly's sponsored by Pittsfield's Co-Operative Bank
1-4pm

OCTOBERFEST is coming to Monterey on Saturday, October 12th (Noon-5pm)

Monterey will celebrate Octoberfest on Saturday, October 12th from noon to five pm.
This is a first for the town and its residents.
A detailed article will follow later this week.

I have just returned from three weeks in Argentina. I returned with a 'bug' and will be back on my feet shortly.
Philip S. Kampe
TheBerkshireLife@gmail.com