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.”
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
Metes and bounds of my universe (today).
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Metes and bounds of my universe (today).
Last skinny bin of Grenache Gris squeezing into the press. And then we’ll address the matter of red Grenache.
October 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Last skinny bin of Grenache Gris squeezing into the press. And then we’ll address the matter of red Grenache.
There’s just something about lavender grapes that is compelling. #grisistheword
October 23, 2025 at 9:59 PM
There’s just something about lavender grapes that is compelling. #grisistheword
5.5 tons of Grenache Gris (with some homeopathic additions of Grenache Blanc) going into the press momentarily. Normally we would co-press with the Blanc but it’s dragging its feet Brixwise.
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
5.5 tons of Grenache Gris (with some homeopathic additions of Grenache Blanc) going into the press momentarily. Normally we would co-press with the Blanc but it’s dragging its feet Brixwise.
Popelouchum, a view from where my car has broken down.
October 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Popelouchum, a view from where my car has broken down.
My cat at his post, lest I somehow elude him, coming up the stairs.
October 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
My cat at his post, lest I somehow elude him, coming up the stairs.
Yellowjacket trap in the Furmint block. The best bait: KFC chicken bones.
October 3, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Yellowjacket trap in the Furmint block. The best bait: KFC chicken bones.
Zillions of wild turkeys plotting their attack on the adjacent Grenache Gris block
September 29, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Zillions of wild turkeys plotting their attack on the adjacent Grenache Gris block
I am a man of very simple needs.
September 22, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I am a man of very simple needs.
Picked the ripest block of Pinot today, sprayed it with Egide, a non-saccharomyces blend that outcompetes spoilage organisms in the early stages of fermentation in the absence of SO2. We will dry this fruit likely till Monday and gently crush then.
September 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Picked the ripest block of Pinot today, sprayed it with Egide, a non-saccharomyces blend that outcompetes spoilage organisms in the early stages of fermentation in the absence of SO2. We will dry this fruit likely till Monday and gently crush then.
Popelouchum chickens taking some air alongside our barn and nursery.
September 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Popelouchum chickens taking some air alongside our barn and nursery.
Vet visit today. Experiencing the joy and pain, in this instance the latter largely financial, of older pet ownership. I am privileged to take care of a very special cat.
September 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Vet visit today. Experiencing the joy and pain, in this instance the latter largely financial, of older pet ownership. I am privileged to take care of a very special cat.
Depitting and chopping peches de vigne earlier today for jam. We’ve conserved the pits, which will be used to help flavor the jam.
September 11, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Depitting and chopping peches de vigne earlier today for jam. We’ve conserved the pits, which will be used to help flavor the jam.
Did you know that there exists on this planet a sparkling Grenache Gris/Blanc from Popelouchum?
September 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Did you know that there exists on this planet a sparkling Grenache Gris/Blanc from Popelouchum?
Prodigious Cinsault clusters at Popelouchum at mid- veraison. We’re still 45 days out.
August 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Prodigious Cinsault clusters at Popelouchum at mid- veraison. We’re still 45 days out.
Mylar streamers on the Ruché vines at Popelouchum. I’m not fooling anyone.
August 28, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Mylar streamers on the Ruché vines at Popelouchum. I’m not fooling anyone.
An amazing panoramic view of Popelouchum.
August 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
An amazing panoramic view of Popelouchum.
Rousselet de Reims pears to be bletted for pear butter.
August 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Rousselet de Reims pears to be bletted for pear butter.
A particularly striking portrait of my rather majestic cat.
August 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A particularly striking portrait of my rather majestic cat.
Cinsault. We keep thinning and thinning for all the good it will do. Prodigious cluster
August 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Cinsault. We keep thinning and thinning for all the good it will do. Prodigious cluster
Ciliegiolo(under netting), about 3/4 the way through veraison. Genius grape, hiding in plain sight.
August 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ciliegiolo(under netting), about 3/4 the way through veraison. Genius grape, hiding in plain sight.