012: Randall Grahm | Bonny Doon Vineyard, California

Who is Randall Grahm

Randall Grahm has been rocking the world of winemaking for over 30 years. He began commercially selling wine under the Bonny Doon Vineyard label in 1983 when he opened the winery’s tasting room in the hills north of Santa Cruz, California in the village of Boony Doon. He authored Been Doon So Long : A Randall Grahm Vinthology (2012), and has the title and responsibilities of being President for life of Bonny Doon Vineyard. He is a four time winner of the James Beard Award.

Randall Grahm Randall’s accomplishments in the world of wine are as unique as the man himself.

•    Aptly titled the Rhone Ranger of California for his work with Rhone varietals. •    Pioneered the use of screw on caps on premium wines.

Read the most recent list of Randall Grahm’s accolades. In this Cider Chat

While I have long enjoyed Bonny Doon wines, I was in Santa Cruz to chat with Randall about Bonny Doon cider •    2013 Querry – 750ml is made with pear, apple and quince •    Winter Nélis Sparkling Perry

Both of the above product are a bit past their time, though a bottle here or there may show up. If so do expect it to be a bit oxidized by 2024.

A Grahm Update 2022

Grahm sold the Bonny Doon Brand in 2020.

Listen to the most interview with Randall Grahm with Cider Chat on Episode188 recorded in 2019 at his new endeavor Popeluchum

Follow Randall Grahm

FaceBook: Popelechum (pronounced “Poh-puh-lou-shoom”)

• a 400-acre Estate, located just outside of the town of San Juan Bautista, CA.
• Randall Grahm on Twitter @randallgrahm

Contact Bonny Doon Vineyard Winery and Office

• Website: https://www.bonnydoonvineyard.com/
• Twitter: @BonnyDoonVineyd

Mentions in this chat with Randall

• Eric Bordelet cidermaker inspiring Randall’s palate
• Didier Dagueneau, mentored Eric Bordelet
• Oregon based US Department of Ag- Germplasm Repository
• What is a medlar? And what does it mean to blet a medlar?
• Biodynamic Farming