il parait + video interview on French TV

winemaking Jean-Marc Espinasse (c) Kristin Espinasse
Out of the rubble a wine is born!  Jean-Marc gave more than heart and soul when he made his first wine: he gave his blood, his tears, and an alarming number of kilos. I talk about this, and more, in an interview about the organic winemaker on French TV. 

il paraît (eel-pah-ray)

    : it seems, it appears

synonyms: on dit (they say) or  le bruit court (rumor has it)

Example from today's video:

"Alors, son vin?" So how's the wine?
"Il paraît que c'est bon!" I hear it's good! (or Rumor has it it's pretty good!)

Click on the screen below to enjoy the following 


Portrait de Jean-Marc Espinasse pour l'émission… par BrokenArmsCompany
I am sorry not to have a transcript, in English, of this interview. I hope many of you can understand what is being said. I know I had a hard time… which led the interviewer to rephrase a question or two.

Jean-Marc Espinasse (c) Kristin Espinasse

The man who can passionately follow his vision–yet keep his eyes soft enough to see what lives and loves around him–his family, his friends–that is beauty.

Tango
Jean-Marc taking time out of whirlwind winemaking – to dance the tango with his mother-in-law, Jules.

Tango
Mom was so moved by his gesture that she captured the image forever. "Tango 62" Can you guess what 62 means?

You have captured all our hearts, may yours be bursting today, Jean-Marc, as you celebrate your 46th year. Joyeux Anniversaire!

Jean-Marc with the Arlesiennes (c) Kristin Espinasse
Have fun–but not too much fun!… Untangle yourself from those Arlesiennes and hurry home!


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110 thoughts on “il parait + video interview on French TV

  1. Happy Birthday Jean-Marc
    We read Kristi’s blog daily and learned about your wine tour in the U.S.
    We made a special trip to see you at Mt. Tabor Wine in Portland on 28 of March. Love your wine and look forward to buying your new shipment in May. Please come to visit PDX soon!
    Gordon and Rona

  2. Happy Birthday Jean-Marc
    We read Kristi’s blog daily and learned about your wine tour in the U.S.
    We made a special trip to see you at Mt. Tabor Wine in Portland on 28 of March. Love your wine and look forward to buying your new shipment in May. Please come to visit PDX soon!
    Gordon and Rona

  3. Bonne anniversaire, Jean-Marc. Happy tangoing with Jules again soon. Take care of yourself as your family is eagerly awaiting your return.
    (my first comment didn’t get posted so excuse this late felicitation.)

  4. Bonne anniversaire, Jean-Marc. Happy tangoing with Jules again soon. Take care of yourself as your family is eagerly awaiting your return.
    (my first comment didn’t get posted so excuse this late felicitation.)

  5. Happy Birthday, mate!
    Hope the trip to the US is successful. Please come to Australia soon as we are sorely missing some great french rose wines down here.
    Best wishes from your Aussie volunteers from the last vending – Liz, Peter and Harry.
    xxx

  6. Happy Birthday, mate!
    Hope the trip to the US is successful. Please come to Australia soon as we are sorely missing some great french rose wines down here.
    Best wishes from your Aussie volunteers from the last vending – Liz, Peter and Harry.
    xxx

  7. Hi, You need to be careful as letting someone use your land free gives them squatters rights far more quickly than in the UK.
    If you wish to to let your land used for grazing or any other activity you should charge a peppercorn rent at least..
    Good luck.
    Richard

  8. Hi, You need to be careful as letting someone use your land free gives them squatters rights far more quickly than in the UK.
    If you wish to to let your land used for grazing or any other activity you should charge a peppercorn rent at least..
    Good luck.
    Richard

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