Only a vegeterian...

...or perhaps a carnivore with a weakness for artichokes would think those are the best regions, Nora.  And, perhaps I was having a coughing fit when the draw was made, but i am not sure why 6 people drawing from 22 regions needed to add "Jolly" to make the draw work...don't tell me we finally allowed Brian to include the Vatican as a region!  I think all omnivores of discerning taste (not to mention oenophiles) will agree that I drew the best regions -- Umbria; Piemonte; Toscana; and Abruzzo.  Of course, purchasers of Abruzzo wines will have to exercise some caution.  Perhaps I will go google-bomb the Vintages site now to ensure enough choice when Abruzzo comes around. When are we getting started again, anyway? MA