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    The Rhône Ranger

    When Randall Grahm founded Bonny Doon Vineyard 35 years ago, he discovered that his land on California's Central Coast produced great Rhône varieties, including his marquee Rhône-style wine, Le Cigare Volant.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Nov 13, 2015 • 1 min read

    When Randall Grahm founded Bonny Doon Vineyard 35 years ago, he discovered that his land on California's Central Coast produced great Rhône varieties, including his marquee Rhône-style wine, Le Cigare Volant. But he's now set his sights even higher and embarked on what may just be the most ambitious viticulture project of all time, breeding 10,000 new grape varietals on his San Juan Batista property, in hopes of developing a unique California Grand Cru.

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    6. 44:54Fish Sauce Makes a Splash
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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      Camellia Tse

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    The full episode

    1 of 7
    The Rhône Ranger, Mexican Sushi, Fish Sauce Makes a Splash
    1. 0:32The Rhône RangerYou’re reading this
    2. 11:01Made in India: Recipes from an Indian Family Kitchen
    3. 22:36Jonathan Gold Reviews Maude
    4. 31:53The Sweet Flavor of Mexico in the US
    5. 37:51Mexican Sushi Is a Thing
    6. 44:54Fish Sauce Makes a Splash
    7. 51:28Market Report
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