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André Rasberg on Malbec from Argentina and Cahors

André Rasberg is the president of the Argentine sommeliers association. He spoke to Evelyne after his presentation at Vinexpo 2009 in June.

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Strange Fruit, the lynching of Murphy-Goode

Congrats to all the people who tried for the M-G gig, you were amazing and it was a hard choice (to me). Our regular guest Hardy Wallace @dirtysouthwine is the apparent choice of Murphy-Goode, so goode going and get dirty! … Continue reading

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Tuesday July 14th: Speaking of Wine

Andy Cheese will talk about Wine in Sweden and what it’s like to live in a state-controlled liquor distribution system. Andy is member of the Stockholm section of the Munskänkarna Wine Club and a holder of the WSET certificate. He … Continue reading

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Biodynamic Movement

Randall Grahm mentioned this last week and today we’ll try to find out more about the growing movement to organic grape farming and wine making. What is the difference between biodynamic and organic wine making and framing? We hope to … Continue reading

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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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