Tag Archives: Simple Math

Beating the Bushes – A Practicum

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

A hallmark of being in the right place at the right time is the wisdom of carrying the right stick with which to scare up opportunity. If it’s a 14th Century Nordic cudgel (and you’re more softspoken than you’d like … Continue reading →

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A “Meet the Makers” Chat on ToutSuite

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

Excellent times on toutsuite.com The next show (just me doing an intensive interactive pinot tasting) will be on the same site on October 25th at 6 pm. You can chime in via telephone or Twitter. Just remember to sign up … Continue reading →

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Hello 2011, Looking Good

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

My friends and compatriots in the wine business report that consumer enthusiasm (and participation) have increased with the turn of a new year. It’s anyone’s guess how and why wine purchase trends fluctuate but, realistically, I perceive the following: holiday … Continue reading →

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Testimonials from Family Winemakers SF 2010

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

“My wife and I both agree. This is the best chardonnay of the whole festival this year. You’re gonna give David Ramey a run for the money.”
~ Paul Kronenberg, Organizer & Executive Director of Family Winmakers of California Continue reading →

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Ironies on the Road

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

It’s been an exciting month. I like to pour wine for different groups, getting feedback, telling the story, making new pals, all that. One of the most fun (yet challenging) aspects of the story is that 10% of the new … Continue reading →

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Helping Out Where Necessary

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

I’ve been asked to show up and pour for VinoModa’s Big Bite Fashion Awakening in San Francisco. Designers, Djs, cocktail & hors d’oeuvres purveyors, makeover stuff, all that. Continue reading →

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Simple Math ’08 Napa Cab Scores an A

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

I was never a fan of “complicated” math.  As humans, we just prefer to do what we love, right? So, as a result, I was a B student in my youth – my right brain earned me the A’s and my … Continue reading →

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An Easy Math Problem

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

This is not a test. It’s just something for us to exercise, to keep sharp on. Q1 : How many cases of traditional one-ounce pours does it take to keep a crowd of 3,000 people happy? A1: About 10. Q2: … Continue reading →

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