Patrick Comiskey is an American

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critic and a senior correspondent for ''

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'', chief critic for non-

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wines, and writes about wines of California,

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and

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Patrick Comiskey
Comiskey contributes regularly to ''

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'', and has been published in various periodicals such as ''

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'', '' Food & Wine''Comiskey, Patrick, ''Food & Wine'' (October 2007)
Sommeliers: The New Party Essentials
/ref> and '' Bon Appétit''.wineandspiritsmagazine.co
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Comiskey has

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s in English and psychology from the

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, a master's degree from Brown University. He is a former

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. In June 2010 it was reported he is writing a book about the American Rhône-movement.Asimov, Eric, ''The New York Times'' (June 1, 2010)
Is There Still Hope for Syrah?
/ref> Comiskey's book, '' American Rhone: How Maverick Winemakers Changed the Way Americans Drink,'' was published in 2016 and received favorable reviews.

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