June 2009
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“Some people spit…. I don’t…” (Revisiting Boston’s Wine Riot!)
“Some people spit…. I don’t…” Words that will, no doubt, come to define my on-line “brand”… and come back to haunt me… (Epitaph: “Didn’t Spit” ?). French Oak Media has posted their video coverage of Boston’s recent Wine Riot! event, which frequent 1WineDude.com readers will…
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Lazy Hazy Crazy Pinot Days of Summer (Twitter Taste Live This Thursday!)
Here in the U.S. Upper Mid Atlantic, we’re growing more accustomed to muggy weather, short but severe thunderstorms, and vastly increased road construction. Which can only mean one thing. Summer has arrived. For those of you on the Left Coast, this Summer also includes the…
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Weekly Twitter Wine Mini-Reviews Round-up for 2009-06-20
06 Petanque Syrah (CA): Very solid 1st effort 2nd label from Michel-Schlumberger. Maybe not a home run, but a fruity double for sure. BBQ! # 07 Pétanque Sauvignon Blanc (CA): Quaffable & tasty, but you can't take the CA out of the SB. Hits the…
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Ambiguously Gay Marketing, French Bocce, & a CA 2nd Label (Sampling Pétanque)
I liked Mike Brunson almost immediately. When I met the Michel-Schlumberger winemaker, it was a brilliantly sunny and warm October day in Sonoma, and the Michel-Schlumberger estate was certainly living up to its reputation in terms of gorgeous places to visit in Dry Creek Valley.…
