Monthly Archives: October 2011

Timeout New York names Jonny Cigar, one among ten of “The New Wine Prophets”

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

I’m honored to be named one among ten amazing Wine Prophets who are doing exciting things in the wine community in New York City. Please read through and enjoy all the interviews: The New Wine Prophets – Jonny

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Burning Man Pre-Decompression Dinner with Grub.ly (San Francisco)

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

There is a mansion with a gracious lawn, nestled a good distance from the road at the top of Lombard Street in San Francisco’s Russian Hill district. The mansion serves a dual purpose: it is home to “Neal” while the … Continue reading →

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30 Minutes with Jacqueline Bahue (Girard Winery)

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

I had the pleasure of spending some time with Jacqueline Bahue, an assistant winemaker at Girard Winery’s winery location in Sonoma. We walked amidst barrels and tanks, along the catwalks, and ended up in the “Club House,” which is really … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Robert Biale Vineyards

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

I had the pleasure of speaking with Bob Biale, Steve Hall (winemaker) and Bob’s mother, Clementina for our second program of Noble Rot Talks. To listen, subscribe to our podcast or download an MP3 to listen at your leisure, click … Continue reading →

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Green Light/End of Dock -{JC}- C.I.A./Edge of Mayacamas

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Jonathan Cristaldi

“As I sat there brooding on the old, unknown world, I thought of Gatsby’s wonder when he first picked out the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock. He had come a long way to this blue lawn, and … Continue reading →