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About the drunken cyclist

I have been an occasional cycling tour guide in Europe for the past 20 years, visiting most of the wine regions of France. Through this "job" I developed a love for wine and the stories that often accompany the pulling of a cork. I live in Houston with my lovely wife and two wonderful sons.

Wednesday (OK, it’s Thursday) Winery Spotlight: Smith-Madrone

Posted on September 9, 2021 by the drunken cyclist

A few (several?) months ago, I sat down with Stu Smith, who, along with his older brother Charlie, founded Smith-Madrone Winery on Spring Mountain in the Napa Valley in 1971. Yeah. Fifty years ago. While that is just a drop … Continue reading →

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