Barnard Griffin the esteemed winemaker in Washington State has created “Dodo” brand red wine,a blend primarily of Counoise which is a wine grape approaching extinction. Hence the interplay with the iconic Dodo Bird. But savvy winemakers realize that Counoise has the ability to resist drought which is of remarkable value during today’s challenged climate conditions. And this rich red wine is a perfect pairing with our grilled dinner of spicy Italian sausage. #wine #winepodcast #counoise #dodobird #extinctgrapes #barnardgriffin