Building a Foundation The Right Way: The Wines of Cornerstone Cellars, Napa
I first met Craig Camp in Oregon, where he was running Anne Amie vineyards, and where he had already proven
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
Vinography Images: Sunlit Canes
Sunlit Canes A vineyard in Sonoma County ready for winter pruning catches the evening light. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by
Would You Rather Have a New BMW or a Bottle of Rosé?
This week a bottle of 1995 California Rosé sold at auction for a winning bid of $37,200. Go ahead and
Saying Goodbye to Tim Patterson
On Saturday May 17th, 2014, wine writer Tim Patterson died of complications from brain cancer following surgery to remove a
La Nuit en Rosé Tasting: June 13-14, New York City
I consider it a fact, and a welcome one, that we have reached a point in American wine culture where
Washington Rising
Living for all intents and purposes in the epicentre of California wine, I find it less than easy to consistently
Boo Hoo, Rudy Kurniawan Doesn’t Like Jail
. But alas, that was wine counterfeiter Rudy Kurniawan’s fate this past Autumn. Apparently he doesn’t like it too much.
Vinography Images: Ivy Sunset
Ivy Sunset An ivy covered wall at a vineyard estate glows in the evening light. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by
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
Vinography Images: Two Tone
Two Tone A Sonoma County vineyard shows two distinct colors of autumn that glow electric against the foggy sky. INSTRUCTIONS:
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
Vinography Images: Sentinels
Sentinels The sun emerges through the fog behind a stand of trees bordering Jordan Vineyards in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley. INSTRUCTIONS:
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
Drink Greek with Vinography on 5/7
We should all be drinking more Greek wine. Why? Because the best Greek wines offer incredibly unique flavors, often at
2014 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival: May 16-18, Philo, CA
California Pinot Noir lovers take note. Wine lovers with a free weekend, listen up. It’s Spring, and the wine events
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 Images: Cluster and Post
Cluster and Post A cluster of grapes drapes over a row end-post. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking on the
