And the Winners of Rhone Rangers Tasting Tickets Are…
Thanks to all who entered the Limerick Raffle. We had some choice submissions (see below). The two names I picked
Weinlaubenhof Kracher, Burgenland, Austria: Current Releases
When it comes to dessert wines, most people have heard of Sauternes or ice wine (location unspecific). Perhaps some have
The Taste of Zweigelt
If you can tear yourself away from the gorgeous facades and ancient spires of Vienna, to head south-southeast as if
Vinography Images: Vineyard Laundry
Vineyard Laundry HEALDSBURG, CA: Two lines of recently washed clothes hang to dry on a makeshift laundry line strung across
Aubert de Villaine on Fake Wines
. “We didn’t realize there was so much controversy.” De Villaine is, of course, the co-director of Domaine de la
The 2012 International Pinot Noir Celebration: July 27-29, McMinnville, Oregon
There are wine tastings, and then there are wine tastings. And then, there are experiences that completely transcend a bunch
The Essence of Wine: Tropical Fruits
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch The languid allure of the tropics finds some of its most sensuous expression in the
Write a Limerick by March 17th, Win Tickets to Rhone Rangers
Annual Rhone Rangers Tasting in San Francisco is certainly one of Just a reminder, folks. You have until March 14th
Vinography Images: Vintage Champagne
Vintage Champagne EPERNAY, FRANCE: Perrier-Jouet vintage 2000 champagne in the famous “flower bottle” quitely ages in an underground cave. When
GOTCHA!: Wine Collector Rudy Kurniawan Arrested by the FBI
Though it may go unnoticed by a large part of the wine world, the high-end collecting and auction world was
The Essence of Wine: Cured Meats
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch For omnivores, the scent is unmistakable and for many, just as irresistible. From the smoky
A Brief Tale of Three Vintages in Napa Valley
For the past few years, just prior to the big barrel auction that the Napa Valley Vintners uses to fund
Book Review: A Toast to Bargain Wines by George Taber
Review by Tim Patterson Books and articles about bargain wines are a dime a dozen–check that, a nickel a dozen.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Burgundy: Current Releases
You don’t get very far in a journey towards being a wine lover without hearing the words “Romanée-Conti” spoken with
2009 Burgundy Vintage According to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Pick your metaphor. It’s the wine world’s equivalent of being invited to the White House for a dinner, or to
Vinography Images: Meadowfoam
Meadowfoam SONOMA COUNTY, CA: Flowers and vineyards come to life with new growth following a rain shower in Alexander Valley.
What Wine Drinkers Can Learn from Leonardo Da Vinci
, so a talk on creativity from him didn’t come entirely out of the blue. Even though wine was not
2012 Rhone Rangers Tasting: March 25, San Francisco
We’ve been having an odd winter here in San Francisco. Up until a few days ago it seemed like we
Book Review: The Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine Book by Harry Karis
It’s not entirely clear to me which is more remarkable: the fact that before this book was published there was
