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.
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.
Jean-Marc taking time out of whirlwind winemaking – to dance the tango with his mother-in-law, Jules.
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!
Have fun–but not too much fun!… Untangle yourself from those Arlesiennes and hurry home!
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Happy Birthday to dear Jean-Marc!
We are so glad we got to spend some time with you in Houston and can hardly wait to be with you and Kristi on the boat in November. Guess what, I got my beautiful new accordion in Houston, after all! Charles and Princess Martha arranged it, bless their hearts. So when they come over tonight I will play the “Happy Birthday” song on my accordion and we will all lift our voices (and our glasses!) in song. Love from Nan and Tom
Happy Birthday to dear Jean-Marc!
We are so glad we got to spend some time with you in Houston and can hardly wait to be with you and Kristi on the boat in November. Guess what, I got my beautiful new accordion in Houston, after all! Charles and Princess Martha arranged it, bless their hearts. So when they come over tonight I will play the “Happy Birthday” song on my accordion and we will all lift our voices (and our glasses!) in song. Love from Nan and Tom
Happy Birthday Jean-Marc! I have only met one other person who shares this birthday with me today and now I know another! A very happy day to us both! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I plan to enjoy mine. I only wish I were celebrating in France somewhere………..
Best,
Ricki Comfort
Happy Birthday Jean-Marc! I have only met one other person who shares this birthday with me today and now I know another! A very happy day to us both! I hope you enjoy yours as much as I plan to enjoy mine. I only wish I were celebrating in France somewhere………..
Best,
Ricki Comfort
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY PRECIOUS JEAN-MARC…
I LOVE YOU WITH SO MUCH DEPTH, AWE AND RESPECT. You came into my life at just the right time. I have tucked deep within my heart so many moments shared with you – moments that no one else but you could have placed there.
If I were to think for a moment of what describes you best I think it would be loyalty. Not only have you stood by me with unwavering support and love – you have been strong enough to bless all who have come into your life with this same strong attribute.
I am so thankful that God placed you in my life – My Son – what more could a Mother ask for.
I love you forever –
MOM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY PRECIOUS JEAN-MARC…
I LOVE YOU WITH SO MUCH DEPTH, AWE AND RESPECT. You came into my life at just the right time. I have tucked deep within my heart so many moments shared with you – moments that no one else but you could have placed there.
If I were to think for a moment of what describes you best I think it would be loyalty. Not only have you stood by me with unwavering support and love – you have been strong enough to bless all who have come into your life with this same strong attribute.
I am so thankful that God placed you in my life – My Son – what more could a Mother ask for.
I love you forever –
MOM
Happy birthday, Ricki!
Happy birthday, Ricki!
Happy Birthday Jean-Marc! I hope the next year is as good and fruitful as the last many years. Come home safely to Kristi and your family. Love and hugs, Robin
Happy Birthday Jean-Marc! I hope the next year is as good and fruitful as the last many years. Come home safely to Kristi and your family. Love and hugs, Robin
Joyeux Anniversaire Jean-Marc!!!
Hope you have a fun, wine filled year ahead with many blessings!
Joyeux Anniversaire Jean-Marc!!!
Hope you have a fun, wine filled year ahead with many blessings!
Happy birthday, Jean-Marc, it was great seeing you again last Friday at the 128 Cafe wine dinner. Jules, what a great painting of you and Jean-Marc dancing – you even caught his hair in its natural state!
Happy birthday, Jean-Marc, it was great seeing you again last Friday at the 128 Cafe wine dinner. Jules, what a great painting of you and Jean-Marc dancing – you even caught his hair in its natural state!
Happy Birthday Jean- Marc!
Frank and I enjoyed seeing you at the wine tasting in Chicago last week. We look forward to drinking the wine on our annual family summer vacation. Best wishes for your continued success.
Happy Birthday Jean- Marc!
Frank and I enjoyed seeing you at the wine tasting in Chicago last week. We look forward to drinking the wine on our annual family summer vacation. Best wishes for your continued success.
Joyeux anniversaire, Jean-Marc!
Et joyeux belle-anniversaire, Kristin! (Yeah, I just made that up. Why shouldn’t there be a birthday-in-law?)
It’s so fun to watch that video. Kristin, you look lovely and speak French beautifully. And the last scene is quite funny.
You had a swimming pool at the old place? How did that never get mentioned?
Joyeux anniversaire, Jean-Marc!
Et joyeux belle-anniversaire, Kristin! (Yeah, I just made that up. Why shouldn’t there be a birthday-in-law?)
It’s so fun to watch that video. Kristin, you look lovely and speak French beautifully. And the last scene is quite funny.
You had a swimming pool at the old place? How did that never get mentioned?
Bruce, lol birthday-in-law. I love made up words. Re the pool, I missed some good stories there… Like watching the harvesters dangle their legs inside it, grateful for a cool-off at lunch time. Then there was JMs project to finish the pool, by adding a wooden deck. Max once wrote about the frog who lived near the pool. We once found a drowning dog in the pool. JM … or was it Max… ran down at 6 am to pull the dog out, to safety. Pool stories…
Bruce, lol birthday-in-law. I love made up words. Re the pool, I missed some good stories there… Like watching the harvesters dangle their legs inside it, grateful for a cool-off at lunch time. Then there was JMs project to finish the pool, by adding a wooden deck. Max once wrote about the frog who lived near the pool. We once found a drowning dog in the pool. JM … or was it Max… ran down at 6 am to pull the dog out, to safety. Pool stories…
Joyeux anniversaire, Jean-Marc! Et brava, Kristin! You handled that inverview very well, especially the quetion about how the wine is. He tutoied you! Is that familiarity common in Provence? My French best friend’s wife, whom I’ve known for 10 years, still vouvoies me and we get along really well. I don’t think it’s my place to tutoies her first.
Joyeux anniversaire, Jean-Marc! Et brava, Kristin! You handled that inverview very well, especially the quetion about how the wine is. He tutoied you! Is that familiarity common in Provence? My French best friend’s wife, whom I’ve known for 10 years, still vouvoies me and we get along really well. I don’t think it’s my place to tutoies her first.
I’ve been around and around the site and keep getting to older posts…trying to find the video. Where is the link? I hope
I’m not the only one.. 🙂
I’ve been around and around the site and keep getting to older posts…trying to find the video. Where is the link? I hope
I’m not the only one.. 🙂
Joyeux anniversaire, Jean-Marc. Safe travels home. And Jules — that is the most fabulous painting of a wonderful moment!
Joyeux anniversaire, Jean-Marc. Safe travels home. And Jules — that is the most fabulous painting of a wonderful moment!
LORD….it finally appeared! I could not understand the man, but got most of what you said, thankfully. I believe your french is marvelous….especially for me, who can only hear when one speaks a bit lentement!!
Thank you so much for sharing!
And, Happy Birthday to Jean-Marc!! And, thank God he has such good taste, to ask you to marry him!
LORD….it finally appeared! I could not understand the man, but got most of what you said, thankfully. I believe your french is marvelous….especially for me, who can only hear when one speaks a bit lentement!!
Thank you so much for sharing!
And, Happy Birthday to Jean-Marc!! And, thank God he has such good taste, to ask you to marry him!
My Pleasure to wish you another wonderful Birthday, your about half-way home in this great life, may the next half be as good to you as the first has been and thank you for the wonderful memories I carry with me everyday of you and the family I was lucky enough to spend a few days with helping with the harvest. My best to you and yours, always, Lou Bogue. Never miss your blog, Kristin.
My Pleasure to wish you another wonderful Birthday, your about half-way home in this great life, may the next half be as good to you as the first has been and thank you for the wonderful memories I carry with me everyday of you and the family I was lucky enough to spend a few days with helping with the harvest. My best to you and yours, always, Lou Bogue. Never miss your blog, Kristin.
Happy birthday, Jean-Marc! Sorry we missed you in DC at the wine dinner. I was sick in bed for a week, so had to cancel. I’m sure it was excellent!
Happy birthday, Jean-Marc! Sorry we missed you in DC at the wine dinner. I was sick in bed for a week, so had to cancel. I’m sure it was excellent!
I was unable to view the video – even from the blog. It ran for about 30 seconds and then would not stream further. i was very disappointed not to hear Kristi speak French. BUT bon anniversaire a Jean-Marc quand meme.
I was unable to view the video – even from the blog. It ran for about 30 seconds and then would not stream further. i was very disappointed not to hear Kristi speak French. BUT bon anniversaire a Jean-Marc quand meme.
Happy Birthday Jean-Marc. Kristin has helped us all love you!
Happy Birthday Jean-Marc. Kristin has helped us all love you!
ATTENTION JEAN-MARC –
I know you have been thinking about your precious Mom in Marseille today. I know you have that state-of-art phone in your hand right now. Please dial up the florist and send Michele-France the biggest bouquet (sp?) of flowers she has ever received to honor her on this wonderful day….without her….well, you know we would all be traveling through this life without you.
XOXO
MOM
ATTENTION JEAN-MARC –
I know you have been thinking about your precious Mom in Marseille today. I know you have that state-of-art phone in your hand right now. Please dial up the florist and send Michele-France the biggest bouquet (sp?) of flowers she has ever received to honor her on this wonderful day….without her….well, you know we would all be traveling through this life without you.
XOXO
MOM
Great video Kristin, don’t know how you can keep up when someone is speaking soo fast! That’s my problem, listening to fast talkers.
Hilarious when asked how the wine is, I laughed outloud on that. Keep up the great work, without it I wouldn’t even come close to understanding a little french, but you were right there, loved it.
Great video Kristin, don’t know how you can keep up when someone is speaking soo fast! That’s my problem, listening to fast talkers.
Hilarious when asked how the wine is, I laughed outloud on that. Keep up the great work, without it I wouldn’t even come close to understanding a little french, but you were right there, loved it.
Thank you All for your BD wishes. This BD guy is in PDX on its way to the last wine tour visit in Seattle. He has a cold buy he is in great spirit.
Thank you All for your BD wishes. This BD guy is in PDX on its way to the last wine tour visit in Seattle. He has a cold buy he is in great spirit.
Jules, loved your painting! As a tango lover myself, I found it especially appealing! Have you done others with this theme? Would love to see them if you have them on a website. So, it makes me wonder, Kristin, do you and Jean-Marc dance Argentine tango as well 🙂
Jules, loved your painting! As a tango lover myself, I found it especially appealing! Have you done others with this theme? Would love to see them if you have them on a website. So, it makes me wonder, Kristin, do you and Jean-Marc dance Argentine tango as well 🙂
Jean Marc, you have set a most admirable example for how to be loyal, loving, extremely hard-working risk-taking worker dad, husband, wine grower, wine-maker, and broker. Felicitations, bonne chance, et bonne sante toujours!!!
Bien sur, joyeux anniversaire!
Fred
Jean Marc, you have set a most admirable example for how to be loyal, loving, extremely hard-working risk-taking worker dad, husband, wine grower, wine-maker, and broker. Felicitations, bonne chance, et bonne sante toujours!!!
Bien sur, joyeux anniversaire!
Fred
Bon anniversaire, Jean-Marc!
I feel I know you what with all I’ve read about you, so here’s some friendly advice. Take some echinacea and vitamin c with your wine, get lots of rest and feel better. :O)
I hope the rest of your tour is fun and gratifying.
Bonne journée.
Bon anniversaire, Jean-Marc!
I feel I know you what with all I’ve read about you, so here’s some friendly advice. Take some echinacea and vitamin c with your wine, get lots of rest and feel better. :O)
I hope the rest of your tour is fun and gratifying.
Bonne journée.
Joyeaux anniversaire Jean Marc!
Edie from Savannah
Joyeaux anniversaire Jean Marc!
Edie from Savannah