Monthly Archives: June 2009

Randall Grahm, an American Original

Randall Grahm started the Bonny Doon Vineyard in 1983. Talk about “of cabbages and kings”, we chatted with Randall and a great group about Rhône varieties, the ungly duckling grapes, Riesling and Gruner Veltliner (everyone except Eve loves Riesling), biodynamics, … Continue reading

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Armagnac and how it differs from Cognac

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Croatian Wines

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Turkish Delights

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Today: Zinfandel Madness in Bordeaux!

ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates & Producers) came out to Vinexpo 2009 to meet people from all over the world and show them my favorites California wine, Zinfandel. Do not be fooled by Richard’s avuncular manner, he’s an inspired advocate. Everyone I … Continue reading

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This is what Vinexpo is like

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Ginger Vodka!

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Vinexpo 2009: Spain, Emilio Miró Salvat (Reus)

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Economic Crisis? I Got Yer Crisis Right Here

After four days of interviewing mostly foreign wine producers, I happened upon a stand that was selling Absinthe produced in Provence. I don’t wear my badge because it has a tendancy to fall off and I’d have lost it the … Continue reading

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Vinexpo 2009: Lebanon Cave Kouroum

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