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Adam Lee loves pinot noir.

Texas Son Adam Lee Left the Lone Star State and Took Pinot Noir to New Places

May 23, 2026 / / 0 Comments

The latest “Wine Talk” is here, and this one is heavy on pinot noir. Specifically, pinot noir from California. Adam Lee, of Siduri fame, opens up about his journey from Austin, Texas, to making wine with his former wife, Dianne Novy, in California, to founding his current main project, Clarice Wine Company.

Along the way Lee debated alcohol levels with Rajat Parr, surprised Robert Parker with some wine left with Meadowood’s concierge, and made myriad outstanding wines. He’s still making them.

I enjoyed speaking with Lee, and his background and story are fascinating. He majored in French History, knows a lot about the French penal system, and has managed to maintain a passion and enthusiasm for wine for decades now. That’s a good thing.

Read the story at PaperCity.

Adam Lee stands in Garys’ Vineyard during the 2023 harvest.

A Busy Year: PaperCity Magazine, The Brockhaus Returns, and More

March 25, 2016 / / 1 Comment

In June of 2015 I accepted a position with PaperCity, a 21-year-old publication with offices in Houston and Dallas. It’s been busy since then … so busy that Mise en place and The Brockhaus have had to take a backseat to my duties at PaperCity. I hold the title of Features and Digital Editor, and I love the work. It’s introduced me to scores of interesting people doing great things (and that includes my colleagues), afforded me the opportunity to sit down with John Varvatos and Anthony Bourdain, among many other unique individuals, and is allowing me to tell some great stories about places and things I love.

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Tom Ford works on the set of “A Single Man.” (Courtesy Tom Ford)

I’ve asked Tom Ford about his life and loves and son, and I’ve shared some Balvenie with Anthony Bourdain. I’ve introduced readers to some good wines and dishes, and I’ve made some friends along the way. And there’s more, much more, to come.

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Anthony Bourdain relaxes in Les Halles in 2004. (Robert DiScalfani photo)

I‘m happy to announce that The Brockhaus will be back in action on May 7th; it’ll be a seven-course tasting menu, and will include provisions from DR Delicacy. Think chanterelles, morels, perhaps a bit of caviar. Diane Roederer, the owner of DR Delicacy, is hosting the dinner, and I look forward to working with her. I am putting the menu together now, and will be posting the details on Facebook soon. Mark your calendars and save the date.

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The Brockhaus takes the Houston Heights, 2015.

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