Michael J BelardoMichael J. Belardo grew up in Connecticut, lived in San Francisco, and is now residing in New York City. A wine importer, he was inspired to write this book by the people he met along the wine trail. Michael Belardo started out in radio WDRC News, thn an announcer and producer at WTSA, KMPX, KSAN, KTIM, and KPFA. He moved into the record industry as a Promotion Man for Grateful Dead Records, London, Chrysalis, RCA and Sire Records. Produced radio commercials for CBS, GDR, Famous Music and others.He then entered the wine industry after being introduced in California.He is published in The Culinary Institute Book of Wines "Exploring Wines" two editions in France and Italy. The Italian Trade Commission "The wines of Italy". Read More Read Less