J.P. Bary comes from a family that has been involved in making, distributing and marketing wine for genera-tions. He has travelled widely in the world's wine regions and counts many growers, winemakers, importers, distributors and retailers among his friends. For The Persistent Observer's Guide to Wine, he conducted extensive interviews with wine consumers at all levels. A new York based lawyer and financial advisor, he can be found at http://www.thepersistentobserver.com, where he discusses wine and other subjects.