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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.

Revisiting the 2008 Vintage in the Willamette Valley

Posted on September 15, 2025 by the drunken cyclist

Normally, I try to keep up with “vintage reports”, the assessments by “professionals” of the overall quality of a given region in a given year. They are meant to give the consumer an idea of what wines to buy and … Continue reading →