Randall Grahm
@randallgrahm.bsky.social
Former President-for-Life of Bonny Doon Vyd., Grape breeder/vigneron, Unregenerate seeker of vinous and vitaceous beauty, yea-sayer (The Language of Yes), Popelouchumstah. Rather discouraged at present by the Vox populi. Coming in 2026: “The Terroirist.”
Failed to mention that Jamet is a genius. I’ve never met him but he seems by far the one who can unlock typicity of Syrah. Clearly a lover of whole bunch retention.
Had a superb meal last night at Oswald in Santa Cruz. The menu was very spare, simple and basic - not as fancy as it once was. But an impeccable burger accompanied by Jamet Syrah “Collines Rhodaniennes” was perfect.
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Failed to mention that Jamet is a genius. I’ve never met him but he seems by far the one who can unlock typicity of Syrah. Clearly a lover of whole bunch retention.
Had a superb meal last night at Oswald in Santa Cruz. The menu was very spare, simple and basic - not as fancy as it once was. But an impeccable burger accompanied by Jamet Syrah “Collines Rhodaniennes” was perfect.
November 19, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Had a superb meal last night at Oswald in Santa Cruz. The menu was very spare, simple and basic - not as fancy as it once was. But an impeccable burger accompanied by Jamet Syrah “Collines Rhodaniennes” was perfect.
I spaced out on including a photo of the blending session but you’ve seen all that before. What is most important to express is that this year was late late late and as such, some very interesting molecules were expressed. #rotundonecity
Some very sharp wines in the queue for the 2025 Language of Yes. Both Grenache and Syrah knock me out.
November 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
I spaced out on including a photo of the blending session but you’ve seen all that before. What is most important to express is that this year was late late late and as such, some very interesting molecules were expressed. #rotundonecity
Some very sharp wines in the queue for the 2025 Language of Yes. Both Grenache and Syrah knock me out.
November 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Some very sharp wines in the queue for the 2025 Language of Yes. Both Grenache and Syrah knock me out.
Knowing the dramatis personae, how could it not have been?
November 16, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Knowing the dramatis personae, how could it not have been?
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New additions to the household - Jascha and Janos. They do this for hours
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
New additions to the household - Jascha and Janos. They do this for hours
New kittens are Jascha and Janos. Someone is a #musicmajor
Returning home from a quick sales trip to SoCal with added bonus of a visit with daughter and an (ambitious) feline adoption.
November 14, 2025 at 2:20 AM
New kittens are Jascha and Janos. Someone is a #musicmajor
Returning home from a quick sales trip to SoCal with added bonus of a visit with daughter and an (ambitious) feline adoption.
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Returning home from a quick sales trip to SoCal with added bonus of a visit with daughter and an (ambitious) feline adoption.
Actually had a rather wonderful day out schlepping wine today in west LA and in and around the neighborhoods where I grew up. Some modicum of acceptance of less well known varieties in evidence.
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Actually had a rather wonderful day out schlepping wine today in west LA and in and around the neighborhoods where I grew up. Some modicum of acceptance of less well known varieties in evidence.
Schlepping wine today in the mean streets of West L.A. and Beverly Hills. Not exactly Grenache Gris territory but we shall see. Tomorrow hipsterville.
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Schlepping wine today in the mean streets of West L.A. and Beverly Hills. Not exactly Grenache Gris territory but we shall see. Tomorrow hipsterville.
The night is still young and filled with all sorts of possibilities but i somehow managed to not miss my flight to LA. Now to navigate this beast.
November 12, 2025 at 1:14 AM
The night is still young and filled with all sorts of possibilities but i somehow managed to not miss my flight to LA. Now to navigate this beast.
I’m prescient. I’m finding out what could possibly go wrong.
Making an effort to fly this afternoon to LAX to introduce Popelouchum wines to heretofore uninitiated Angelini.. As they say. “What could possibly go wrong?”
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I’m prescient. I’m finding out what could possibly go wrong.
It doesn’t happen often but I grossly miscalculated travel time needed to get to airport. Uber driver ran late then just stopped to fill up his empty tank. This is not going my way.
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It doesn’t happen often but I grossly miscalculated travel time needed to get to airport. Uber driver ran late then just stopped to fill up his empty tank. This is not going my way.
Making an effort to fly this afternoon to LAX to introduce Popelouchum wines to heretofore uninitiated Angelini.. As they say. “What could possibly go wrong?”
November 11, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Making an effort to fly this afternoon to LAX to introduce Popelouchum wines to heretofore uninitiated Angelini.. As they say. “What could possibly go wrong?”
Vet appointment today (it is Veterans Day, after all). But spent 20 minutes searching for my hiding cat, who knows what’s on the docket.
November 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Vet appointment today (it is Veterans Day, after all). But spent 20 minutes searching for my hiding cat, who knows what’s on the docket.
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Kaba is quoted in Kelly Hayes's powerful essay, the latter writes: "I see you, Chicago. I see you brave and beautiful in your cars, tailing ICE vehicles. I see you charging out of your homes before you’ve brushed your teeth to blow your whistles, shout down ICE agents, and hold onto your neighbors."
November 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Kaba is quoted in Kelly Hayes's powerful essay, the latter writes: "I see you, Chicago. I see you brave and beautiful in your cars, tailing ICE vehicles. I see you charging out of your homes before you’ve brushed your teeth to blow your whistles, shout down ICE agents, and hold onto your neighbors."
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no amount of state propaganda will ever convince me this man is my enemy
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
no amount of state propaganda will ever convince me this man is my enemy
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November 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
The HIV epidemic was Trump’s “Viet Nam,” as he has stated. Moi, I’m planning a visit to Costco later this morning.
November 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The HIV epidemic was Trump’s “Viet Nam,” as he has stated. Moi, I’m planning a visit to Costco later this morning.
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THIS.
One of the few positive aspects of this era in American history is that it's super-easy to identify the villains.
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 AM
THIS.
What sort of addlepated individual serves himself a large portion of coffee ice cream at 11 pm, seemingly forgetting how prone to insomnia he already is.
November 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
What sort of addlepated individual serves himself a large portion of coffee ice cream at 11 pm, seemingly forgetting how prone to insomnia he already is.
To be (outside) or not to be (outside). That is the question. My cat is the Prince Hamlet of felines.
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 PM
To be (outside) or not to be (outside). That is the question. My cat is the Prince Hamlet of felines.
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Um, do federal prosecutors *really* want to take the position that it's not okay to receive something of value from … Qatar?
I can think of 747 reasons why they shouldn't. 🤔
I can think of 747 reasons why they shouldn't. 🤔
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Um, do federal prosecutors *really* want to take the position that it's not okay to receive something of value from … Qatar?
I can think of 747 reasons why they shouldn't. 🤔
I can think of 747 reasons why they shouldn't. 🤔