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Introducing 'The Wine Life' Blog

I like what I make and I make what I like. That has always been my philosophy of wine making. I guess it will be my philosophy of The Wine Life as well. I admit though now that I am older I mostly want to make wine for others to enjoy. But, not something they ...

 
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Mondavi

I was 19 when I met my first winemaker Julio Gallo. Immediately after shaking hands, I was whisked off with five others to a private luncheon. It turned out to be Julio’s birthday. At 19, and new to the industry, I had just started my second semester in the ...

 
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The Poetics of Golf, "Taking It Back Inside"

Andy Brumer is my friend. He is a writer specializing in golf, visual arts and literature. He is the author of The Poetics of Golf, Mastering Golf’s Moment of Truth, Turtle, and The Impact Zone with Bobby Clampett that actually helped my swing. Andy is ...