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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.

No Need to Negotiate with de Négoce

Posted on May 19, 2021 by the drunken cyclist

A little more than six months ago, I had a Zoom tasting with Cameron Hughes, the well-known négociant. As I mentioned in my post about that tasting, a négociant usually buys already-made wine from a producer that does not want to … Continue reading →

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