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
The Essence of Wine: Chocolate
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch Montezuma’s gift was given first to the heavens, and only then to the rest of
Napa’s Best Cabernet: Tasting at Premiere Napa Valley 2012
It looks like the California wine industry is officially out of the recession. Yesterday, at the annual Premiere Napa Valley
Vinography Images: Napa Frost Protection
Napa Frost Protection NAPA, CA: A Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is sprayed with water to protect the dormant vines from frost.
2012 New York Wine Expo: March 2-4, New York City
OK New Yorkers, listen up. Most of the time, America looks your way with envy. You’ve got the best restaurants,
