2014 West Sonoma Coast Wine Festival: August 2-3, Sebastopol, CA
Cool climate has become a popular catchphrase in the world of wine, thanks, in part, to global warming trends that
Drew Wines, Mendocino, CA: Recent Releases
Jason Drew is talking to me about ripeness. “It’s not easy to answer the question of what ripe tastes like,”
Vinography Images: Pocket of Sun
Pocket Of Sun A small section of wine country hillside catches the sun breaking through the fog in Sonoma County.
Vinography Unboxed: Week of June 29, 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 June 22, 2014
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: Spring Pastels
Spring Pastels Old vine Zinfandel pokes up through colorful fields of mustard and cherry blossoms in this Spring, Sonoma County
Blaufränkisch is Best Before Breakfast
In the pantheon of wine grapes, a precious few are revered for what some refer to as their transparency to
Austria: The Wine Lover’s Dream Destination
Every wine region in the world has its own unique allure, but not all are created equal. Some offer better
Weingut Veyder-Malburg, Wachau, Austria: Current Releases
In Austria’s Wachau valley, it’s hard to pay attention to what winemakers tell you, especially when they’re talking with you
Vinography Images: Rolling Vineyards
Rolling Vineyards The crest of a rolling vineyard surfaces like the back of a whale in the ocean beneath the
A Guide to the Post Wine Blog Era
The world of wine media has changed greatly in the 10 years since I began my wine blog, Vinography.com. By
You Bet Your Blauburgunder: Exploring Austrian Pinot Noir
Hello from Vienna, Austria, where I am spending a few days wandering around what has to be the greatest indoor
Vinography Images: In the Spotlight
In the Spotlight The sun shines through the trees, putting a spotlight on a Sonoma County vineyard. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this
2014 Pinot Days Tasting: June 21, San Francisco
It’s June, and that means one thing when it comes to wine in San Francisco: Pinot Noir. For the past
Vinography Unboxed: Week of June 1, 2014
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Crack Smoking Wine PR
The press release carried the title “Going Against the Trend Pays Off for…” (I’m leaving off the winemaker name because
Vinography Images: Foggy Valley
Foggy Valley The fog drifts over sunlit hills in western Sonoma County. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking on the
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 Images: Golden Hills
Golden Hills Evening sunlight turns the hills of Sonoma County wine country a bright gold in summer. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this
