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.”
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Fynde somebodye who doth love thee as much as crafte breweryes love weirde litel glass jars.
November 26, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Fynde somebodye who doth love thee as much as crafte breweryes love weirde litel glass jars.
Heading to the market this morning - never a great idea when you're starved. But produce guy sets me up w/ fennel fronds that they normally trim first thing, and they're perfect for fennel pesto which goes in w/ the risotto.
November 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Heading to the market this morning - never a great idea when you're starved. But produce guy sets me up w/ fennel fronds that they normally trim first thing, and they're perfect for fennel pesto which goes in w/ the risotto.
Going for a rather comprehensive fasting blood draw but not until 11 this morning. I’m alreadystarving. Probably best to address the ice cream project a little later.
November 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Going for a rather comprehensive fasting blood draw but not until 11 this morning. I’m alreadystarving. Probably best to address the ice cream project a little later.
Not sure if it’s strictly speaking an old cat phenomenon but my very sweet guy absolutely cannot make up his mind about being inside or outside. When it’s warm out, the vote is clearly for outside. This cold weather has messed up his game.
November 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Not sure if it’s strictly speaking an old cat phenomenon but my very sweet guy absolutely cannot make up his mind about being inside or outside. When it’s warm out, the vote is clearly for outside. This cold weather has messed up his game.
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Maybe putting a dozen narcissistic poser Fox hosts in charge of sprawling federal agencies with millions of combined employees and vastly important responsibilities with enormous power wasn’t the greatest plan.
November 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Maybe putting a dozen narcissistic poser Fox hosts in charge of sprawling federal agencies with millions of combined employees and vastly important responsibilities with enormous power wasn’t the greatest plan.
Just wrote a small piece on the Judgment of Paris tasting for inclusion in yet another visit this historical event. Fifty years later, I still don’t understand exactly what happened.
November 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Just wrote a small piece on the Judgment of Paris tasting for inclusion in yet another visit this historical event. Fifty years later, I still don’t understand exactly what happened.
Very keen to try the panforte ice cream recipe from @davidlebovitz.bsky.social for Thanksgiving meal. The stumbling block was locating proper, non-icky citrus peel. Finally resolved.
November 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Very keen to try the panforte ice cream recipe from @davidlebovitz.bsky.social for Thanksgiving meal. The stumbling block was locating proper, non-icky citrus peel. Finally resolved.
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?
This needs to get a LOT of traction.
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.