Warm Up: Grape Variety Hierarchy
By Erin Scala What makes one grape variety better than another? This is a good question to keep in mind
I’ll Drink to That: Nicoletta Bocca of San Fereolo
Episode 359 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Nicoletta Boca of the San Fereolo winery in
Book Review: Shadows in the Vineyard by Maximillian Potter
Review By Camille Berry Domaine Romanée-Conti’s wines are perhaps the most famous in the world, and amongst the most expensive.
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/8/16
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: Tom Peters of Monk’s Cafe
Episode 358 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Tom Peters, the proprietor of the Monk’s Cafe,
Vinography Unboxed: Week of May 1, 2016
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
I’ll Drink to That: Daniel Brunier of Vieux Télégraphe
Episode 357 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Daniel Brunier, a partner in the Vieux Télégraphe
Vinography Images: Green Gold
Green Gold SANTA MARIA, CA: The vineyards and hillsides along the Tepusquet Bench in Santa Maria Valley are covered with
I’ll Drink to That: Angelo Gaja of Gaja Winery
Episode 356 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Angelo Gaja of the Gaja winery in the
Hungarian Wine: Hope, Dreams, Heritage and Progress
As I began writing this, I was halfway across the North Atlantic on my way home from a trip to
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/1/16
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the Interwebs. I post them
I’ll Drink to That: Charles Philipponnat of Champagne Philipponnat
Episode 355 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Charles Philipponnat of Champagne Philipponnat, and offers a
Vinography Images: White Wall
White Wall HEALDSBURG, CA: A thick blanket of fog rolls into the Russian River Valley near Healdsburg, California. Channeled by
I’ll Drink to That: Author Ian D’Agata
Episode 354 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Ian D’Agata, the author of Native Wine Grapes
West of West Pinot Tasting: May 19, San Francisco
There are more wine events than you can shake a stick at these days in San Francisco, which is a
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 4/24/16
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the Interwebs. I post them
2016 Garagiste Wine Festival: May 19, Oakland
Small is beautiful. There’s just something special about wine made in small quantities — it offers an intimacy and affords
Warm Up: Tannins
By Erin Scala Aging wines to perfection is a mix of cold science and subjective art. Finding that “sweet spot”
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Andy Erickson
Episode 353 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Andy Erickson, the co-owner of Favia Wines with
