Category: Wine Reviews
Vinography Unboxed: Week of May 25, 2014
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Unboxed: Week of May 18, 2014
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
The Abbot’s Dinner: A Tale of New Beginnings in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Few things excite me more than getting a peek into the birth of a promising new winery. Especially when such
Vinography Unboxed: Week of May 4, 2014
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Wine Highlights from Taste Washington 2014
Every spring, as new buds strain to burst out on trees still rainswept and windblown, Seattle plays host to its
25 Years in the Hills: A Seven Hills Winery Retrospective
We’re funny, us humans. We like to draw these imaginary lines on the earth and give names to the places
Château de Beaucastel: The Difficult Vintages
For most lovers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel needs no introduction. One of the largest, most storied, and most respected
Vinography Unboxed: Week of April 20th, 2014
Hello, and welcome back to my periodic dig through the samples pile. It’s been some time since I’ve had the
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape: Current Releases
The transitive property of wine at work. For many, the stony plateau of La Crau defines Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the highest point
The Beauty of 2011 Burgundy: Highlights from La Paulee de San Francisco
I don’t drink nearly enough Burgundy. But that’s not saying much. Most wine lovers without trust funds or best-friend-sommeliers might
Taste Washington Day One in Brief
I’m up here in (yes, rainy) Seattle for Taste Washington, the annual festival and celebration of Washington State wine. It’s
Checking On Some Older CA Pinot Noir
Once upon a time, among the many criticisms leveled at California wine, there existed the notion that California wines did
Chateau Rayas and the 2012 Vintage of Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Some wineries are famous. Some are infamous. And some are legendary. Château Rayas sits comfortably between the latter two: equally
Napa Wines and a Diversity of Opinions
Who would have thought a simple little tasting of lesser known grape varieties made into wine in Napa would be
Premiere Napa Valley and 2012 Cabernet
This past Saturday, The Napa Valley Vintners association held its annual Premiere Napa Valley barrel auction. Held each February as
2008 Rivers-Marie “Summa Old Vines” Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
We hear a lot (and I certainly write a lot) about wineries or wine labels that represent the realization of
Vinography Unboxed: Week of February 2, 2014
Hello from the bottom of the samples pile. This is the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some
Tasting Organic Rosé Wines from the South of France
Early this week I spent a few days wandering around the Millesime Bio fair in France. Billed as the world’s
Organic Wines of the Languedoc: An Initial Taste
Hello from France. I’m over here in the Languedoc-Roussillon in advance of the Millesime Bio conference next week, an event
