Rich Mauro featured VARA and highlighted four wines

Dear ones —
The sun in Goa is relentless, and the air smells of spice and sea. Yesterday I wandered through the old Latin Quarter and found a shaded café where sailors and merchants swap stories.
There I met a dashing traveler who shared the secret to surviving these sweltering days: gin and tonic, its bitterness softened with lime. They say it keeps the mosquitoes (and fever) away—but I think it keeps the spirits high. I sipped, listened to the waves, and felt the world open wide. Who knew medicine could taste like adventure?

Love you,
Grandma

Dear ones,
I wandered into a cozy little spot in Manhattan today and, wouldn’t you know, I finally tried a Manhattan cocktail. Smooth, a little strong, and just the right touch of sweetness—much like the city itself. I sipped slowly, watching the world bustle by outside, and thought of you.With love,
Grandma