Monthly Archives: June 2011

Like all the poets, I’ve come West… to find gold in them there hills…

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

The decision to come west was instantaneous: had to happen. Never mind the setting sun and the implication behind every piece of literature that assumes to go west is to begin the march toward the inevitable return (dust to dust)… … Continue reading →

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Riedel Rides The Wave (of distraction!)

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

  Jon Bonne, the Wine Editor for the San Francisco Chronicle was abhorred enough to tweet about this and I would like to second his opinion by posting here on Winetology. What is this special decanter supposed to do? Gee, … Continue reading →

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Vintage cars + wine = Father’s Day in Yountville, CA

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

“What should we do for lunch?” I asked myself. “Let’s go to Yountville and grab a sandwich from Bouchon Bakery,” I suggested to me.” “Okay!” I agreed and I and myself hopped in the old Toyota Hybrid and drove to … Continue reading →

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The Holy Grail – Robert Foley Vineyards

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

Earlier this week – after I sold my third home in the Swiss Alps – I paid a visit to a dear friend of mine. Though he may not think of me as a close friend (yet), I am quite … Continue reading →

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The Departure of a Friend and Nobleman: New Horizons

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

Good Friends, In July 2009, Brian Quinn and I formed The Noble Rot. The anticipation of what Noble Rot’s potential could be was exhilarating and we worked around the clock imagining the components of our soirees-to-come. Now, going into our … Continue reading →

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