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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.

The Eighth Annual World’s Largest Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine (Part One)

Posted on December 18, 2025 by the drunken cyclist

This past week, I conducted another Blind Tasting at our humble little abode here in Houston, to which I invited other wine writers from the area. Originally, there were going to be three other writers joining me, then there were … Continue reading →

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