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Patrick Comiskey

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Bill Nesto

Randall Grahm

Wink Lorch

Yiannis Paraskevopoulos

Giacomo Oddero

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Karl duHoffmann

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Jack Mason

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The Rhône Rangers began as an informal band of like-minded renegades who were convinced that the grapes traditional to France’s Rhône Valley would thrive in the Mediterranean climate of California. As recently as the late 1980s, there were only a few dozen such producers on the entire West Coast. The ideas of those pioneers caught on rapidly in the 1990s and 2000s, and the 31 wineries that gathered for the Rhône Rangers’ first grand tasting, held in 1998 in San Francisco, grew to 90 by 2000. During the organization’s nearly two-decade history, more than 450 wineries have counted themselves as members, and tens of thousands of Rhône-loving tradespeople and consumers have attended Rhône Rangers tastings in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., thus changing deeply the way of American drinkers. Over the years the Rhone Movement has lost its influences but is still very much there, it’s evolving and moving to other varieties and there still passioned producers.  In this episode, I spoke to author Journalist Patrick Comiskey. He, however, never lost his passion for either the true Rhone wines produced in the Rhone Valley in the south of France or the American Rhones being made primarily in California and Washington. Comiskey, a writer and critic for Wine &amp; Spirits magazine, has penned the definitive work on the Rhone movement, "American Rhone, How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way Americans Drink."Comiskey, a gifted writer and storyteller, spent the better part of six years by his estimation researching the topic, conducting interviews, tasting the wines and eventually writing the book.We have also talked about the difference between Syrah and Petite Syrah and the new styles that contemporary Rhone Ranges are exploring.Randal Grahm and the white horse – https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/357543657887272599/The following are affiliate links, it costs you nothing to use them but I get a small percentage when you buy something, so thanks!AMERICAN RHONE, HOW MAVERICK WINEMAKERS CHANGED THE WAY AMERICANS DRINK https://amzn.to/3r4X0mJWhat I use to make the podcast: Audio Interface: Zoom H6 https://amzn.to/3qnz7Ht Microphone: Shure SM58 https://amzn.to/3bcfbACBoom Arm Mic Stand with Pop Filter: ShureSM7B https://amzn.to/3tWlMYROnline Recording on studio-level: SquadCast https://squadcast.fm/?ref=mattiascarpazza

The Rhône Rangers began as an informal band of like-minded renegades who were convinced that the grapes traditional to France’s Rhône Valley would thrive in the Mediterranean climate of California. As recently as the late 1980s, there were only a few dozen such producers on the entire West Coast. The ideas of those pioneers caught on rapidly in the 1990s and 2000s, and the 31 wineries that gathered for the Rhône Rangers’ first grand tasting, held in 1998 in San Francisco, grew to 90 by 2000. During the organization’s nearly two-decade history, more than 450 wineries have counted themselves as members, and tens of thousands of Rhône-loving tradespeople and consumers have attended Rhône Rangers tastings in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., thus changing deeply the way of American drinkers. Over the years the Rhone Movement has lost its influences but is still very much there, it’s evolving and moving to other varieties and there still passioned producers. In this episode, I spoke to author Journalist Patrick Comiskey. He, however, never lost his passion for either the true Rhone wines produced in the Rhone Valley in the south of France or the American Rhones being made primarily in California and Washington. Comiskey, a writer and critic for Wine &amp; Spirits magazine, has penned the definitive work on the Rhone movement, "American Rhone, How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way Americans Drink." Comiskey, a gifted writer and storyteller, spent the better part of six years by his estimation researching the topic, conducting interviews, tasting the wines and eventually writing the book. We have also talked about the difference between Syrah and Petite Syrah and the new styles that contemporary Rhone Ranges are exploring. Randal Grahm and the white horse – <a href="https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/357543657887272599/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/357543657887272599/</a> The following are affiliate links, it costs you nothing to use them but I get a small percentage when you buy something, so thanks! AMERICAN RHONE, HOW MAVERICK WINEMAKERS CHANGED THE WAY AMERICANS DRINK <a href="https://amzn.to/3r4X0mJ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3r4X0mJ</a> What I use to make the podcast: Audio Interface: Zoom H6 <a href="https://amzn.to/3qnz7Ht" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3qnz7Ht</a> Microphone: Shure SM58 <a href="https://amzn.to/3bcfbAC" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3bcfbAC</a> Boom Arm Mic Stand with Pop Filter: ShureSM7B <a href="https://amzn.to/3tWlMYR" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3tWlMYR</a> Online Recording on studio-level: SquadCast <a href="https://squadcast.fm/?ref=mattiascarpazza" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://squadcast.fm/?ref=mattiascarpazza</a>

How the Rhone Ranges influenced American wines with author Patrick Comiskey

Patrick Comiskey should be well-known to those who read the Los Angeles Times or who seek out writing about wine.  He has been a regular fixture with the Times and, more recently, with the wine and spirits blog 750 Daily with many articles advising about smart wine drinking as well as various aspects of the Los Angeles wine world such as the legacy of Piero Selvaggio of the recently-closed Valentino restaurant or a story about L A wine tasting groups going back to the 60’s and the future important figures in L A wine who were members.Perhaps more importantly, Patrick has been an editor at Wine and Spirits Magazine and has written for a more deeply wine-savvy readership.  In our talk, Patrick gives an insight into how the W &amp; S editorial board chooses its subject matter.Patrick also wrote a book on the past and present of Rhone grape varietals in The U S titled, “American Rhone: How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way Americans Drink” (U. of California Press).  Sounds nerdy, but if you have ever wondered where that Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier, Rousanne, etc. came from, there’s an entertaining and compelling story that Mr. Comiskey offers up.  Patrick’s experience as a sommelier in San Francisco in the early 90’s gave him a first-hand knowledge of many of these wines and their creators.Today, grape varietals from the Rhone have been bursting out in availaility and various styles.  They are also a forward-looking class of varietal and blended wines which, for the forseeable future, may respond well to our changing climate.In our discussion, Patrick’s formidable insight into American Rhone grapes is always slightly under the surface of the various other topics that we touch on, including the various styles of wine that presently coexist in our market, recent trends in wine marketing, thoughts on wine journalism and more.  Hopefully this interview will encourage listeners to seek out Patrick’s nuanced and engaging writing and his byline wherever it may be found. When at the end of our talk, Patrick refers glowingly to his neighborhood,  it is Village Green in Los Angeles. In this conversation, I glowingly mention the producer Scar of the Sea.  At the same time I was tasting Scar of the Sea wines, I was also tasting owner Mikey Guigni’s wife, Gina Guigni’s Lady of the Sunshine wines. They were equally excellent and worth seeking out.

Patrick Comiskey should be well-known to those who read the Los Angeles Times or who seek out writing about wine.  He has been a regular fixture with the Times and, more recently, with the wine and spirits blog 750 Daily with many articles advising about smart wine drinking as well as various aspects of the Los Angeles wine world such as the legacy of Piero Selvaggio of the recently-closed Valentino restaurant or a story about L A wine tasting groups going back to the 60’s and the future important figures in L A wine who were members.Perhaps more importantly, Patrick has been an editor at Wine and Spirits Magazine and has written for a more deeply wine-savvy readership.  In our talk, Patrick gives an insight into how the W &amp; S editorial board chooses its subject matter.Patrick also wrote a book on the past and present of Rhone grape varietals in The U S titled, “American Rhone: How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way Americans Drink” (U. of California Press).  Sounds nerdy, but if you have ever wondered where that Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier, Rousanne, etc. came from, there’s an entertaining and compelling story that Mr. Comiskey offers up.  Patrick’s experience as a sommelier in San Francisco in the early 90’s gave him a first-hand knowledge of many of these wines and their creators.Today, grape varietals from the Rhone have been bursting out in availaility and various styles.  They are also a forward-looking class of varietal and blended wines which, for the forseeable future, may respond well to our changing climate.In our discussion, Patrick’s formidable insight into American Rhone grapes is always slightly under the surface of the various other topics that we touch on, including the various styles of wine that presently coexist in our market, recent trends in wine marketing, thoughts on wine journalism and more.  Hopefully this interview will encourage listeners to seek out Patrick’s nuanced and engaging writing and his byline wherever it may be found. When at the end of our talk, Patrick refers glowingly to his neighborhood,  it is Village Green in Los Angeles. In this conversation, I glowingly mention the producer Scar of the Sea.  At the same time I was tasting Scar of the Sea wines, I was also tasting owner Mikey Guigni’s wife, Gina Guigni’s Lady of the Sunshine wines. They were equally excellent and worth seeking out.

Patrick Comiskey- Words and Wine

Jon Suarez, Tony Marchese, and Jonnie Nonnie are joined by fellow OnTapSportsNet blogger Patrick Comiskey on episode 38 of ChiSox Weekly. The guys discuss Tony's ability to make White Sox players prove him wrong, what to do with Yonder Alonso, and much more. --- ChiSox Weekly is presented by OnTapSportsNet.com

Jon Suarez, Tony Marchese, and Jonnie Nonnie are joined by fellow OnTapSportsNet blogger Patrick Comiskey on episode 38 of ChiSox Weekly. The guys discuss Tony's ability to make White Sox players prove him wrong, what to do with Yonder Alonso, and much more. --- ChiSox Weekly is presented by <a href="http://OnTapSportsNet.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OnTapSportsNet.com</a>

CHISOX WEEKLY: Episode 38 - Patrick Comiskey

Patrick Comiskey is a wine writer for "Wine &amp; Spirits" Magazine as well as the "Los Angeles Times." He is also the author of the book "American Rhône: How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way Americans Drink."Patrick recounts the origins of Rhône grape varieties like Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne in America, and points out some of the winemakers who brought those varieties to prominence in California and Washington State. He provides a timeline for the development of those Rhône grapes in the United States, and discusses some of the market successes and challenges for the wines made from them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Comiskey is a wine writer for "Wine &amp; Spirits" Magazine as well as the "Los Angeles Times." He is also the author of the book "American Rhône: How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way Americans Drink."Patrick recounts the origins of Rhône grape varieties like Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne in America, and points out some of the winemakers who brought those varieties to prominence in California and Washington State. He provides a timeline for the development of those Rhône grapes in the United States, and discusses some of the market successes and challenges for the wines made from them.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.