World's Largest Winemaker Dies at 97

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We all owe a debt to Ernest Gallo for bringing wine to every American table, we truly do. And I honestly wish I could have met the man - from all I have read it would have been an interesting conversation with a true character. But at age 97 to still be the "World's Largest Winemaker" - all I have to say is "wow!" Mr. Gallo, I salute you!

Makes me wonder now who will take over as the World's Largest Winemaker? I seriously doubt if I am the largest, but at 6'7" (2.01m) I just might be the Tallest!

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Comments

[Brenda]

I think you would be better off pursuing the title of "World's Most Irreverent Winemaker". It wouldn't even require that much effort on your part. Someone could always "out tall" you - maybe a retired basketball player who decides he is a closet winemaker. But it is doubtful anyone will ever "out smart ass" you.

[Kevin erskine]

They meant largest in the sense that he weighed over 1200 pounds at the time of his death. I understand that part of the winery's walls needed to be removed to remove his carcass.

Damn you Hardees and your delicious $6 Burger!!!!

[farley]

That Brenda has a good idea there...

[el jefe]

A basketball player in a closet? No way!

Wait... I'm proving your point, aren't I..?

[Brenda]

On a serious note, do any of you smart ass, tall, and/or heavy, Hardee-eating, etc. wine people know anything about dissecting grape buds to project upcoming yield? Or do you just sniff the @%@#$! ? Apparently Australia is good at dissecting, but it's relatively new here. Would love a little input on this one since I have to write about it next week.