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
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
An American Perspective on (the Wine Scene in) Japan
Two weeks ago I had occasion to return to Japan, a place where I left a small piece of my
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
