2016 Family Winemakers Tasting: August 21, San Francisco
I continue to post news of large public wine tasting events because they are quite simply the single best way
I’ll Drink To That: Claude de Nicolay of Burgundy’s Chandon de Briailles
Episode 377 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features an interview with Claude de Nicolay, the co-manager
Warm Up: The Wines of Pernand-Vergelesses
By Erin Scala. Nestled in the Côte de Beaune, up against the hill of Corton, is the commune of Pernand-Vergelesses.
Vinography Shortlisted for 2016 Roederer Awards
. I’ve also been shortlisted several times for the Online Communicator award, and it’s always an honor to get that
Tasting Through the Sands of Time: The Miracle of Colares Wine
Sand. Counting the grains of sand on a beach. The Sandman. Marveling at the sculpted sandstone landscapes that wind and
Vinography Images: Becoming Zinfandel
Becoming Zinfandel HEALDSBURG, CA: Zinfandel grapes begin to ripen and go through the color change known as veraison in a
I’ll Drink to That: Journalist Lingzi He
Episode 376 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Lingzi He, who is a freelance journalist living
54th Annual Wine Library Tasting: August 14th, Napa
Dedicated wine lovers in the San Francisco Bay area get several opportunities each year to indulge their passions for wine.
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/31/16
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them
Vinography Images: Zin With a View
Zin With a View HEALDSBURG, CA: Zinfandel grapes ripen on the vine in a Dry Creek Valley hillside vineyard midsummer
I’ll Drink to That: Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga of Tenuta San Leonardo
Episode 375 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Anselmo Guerrieri Gonzaga of Tenuta San Leonardo in
2016 Sta. Rita Hills ‘Wine & Fire’ Event: August 5-7, Lompoc
Life is full of pleasures great and small, but few things beat the combination of fantastic grilled meats and really
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/24/16
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Marco Tinessa of Ognostro Winery
Episode 374 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Marco Tinessa of Ognostro winery in Italy. In
Vinography Images: Tiny Flowers
Tiny Flowers HEALDSBURG, CA: Cabernet Sauvignon grapes begin to flower in Healdsburg, California. Mild weather during flowering this year means
I’ll Drink to That: Luca Currado on the sale of Vietti
Episode 373 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Luca Currado, addressing the recent events at Vietti.
Davis: Under-funded, Over-achieving
Those who embark on the journey to becoming a wine geek soon encounter the Department of Viticulture and Enology at
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/17/16
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them
Vinography Images: The Change
The Change HEALDSBURG, CA: MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir grapes pass through veraison, gaining a purple color while ripening near Healdsburg,
