Friends of Wine

Have you ever wondered about the people who make the wines you love?

This book is about my journey into wine, which came almost by accident. Starting out in radio and music, I met many legendary rock photographers (Jim Marshall, Bob Seidemann) who inspired me to start taking pictures. I never thought I could do the same for wine. It became my mission to photograph these passionate and charismatic people who made wine. They live well, eat well, and drink well. Their commitment and dedication extends beyond business. It's a crossover between art and life.

Enjoy my journey of over 28 years photographing some of the greatest wine makers, their families, associates, and a feisty dog named Tito.

Friends of Wine: In Vino Veritas represents my personal collection of photographs taken through the years of people in and associated with the international wine business. Thank you to all who have supported my effort to get this book produced. Mille grazie!- In Vino Veritas, MB

About the Author

Michael 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, then 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".

He was wine consultant for "The Harry's Bar Cookbook" and Da Silvano Cookbook. He's had two shows of photography in New York. His show "Terroir" sold out.

Front Cover Photo, Antica Bottega del Vino, Verona Italy by Michael Belardo
Photography of Michael and Dino by Rona Siegel
Cover Design: Michael Sparks Design

Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/MichaelJBelardo

Author's website: http://michaelbelardo.com