Pay For Play Wine Criticism: Everybody On Board
When I first heard about Sam Kim, the New Zealand blogger who was charging wineries to submit wine samples to
Vinography Images: Two Colors of Autumn
Two Colors of Autumn RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, CA – 2009: A pinot noir grape vineyard turns red and
Wine in India: Visiting Bangalore
This week finds me in Bangalore, India, traveling to meet a client and kick off a new project for my
2011 San Diego Wine and Food Festival: November 16-20, San Diego
I’m pretty sure at one point I’ve joked with someone that “San Diego is a pretty nice town, it’s just
Last Day to get a Discount at JancisRobinson.Com
As part of the announcement of my new column for Jancis Robinson, she’s offered Vinography subscribers a significantly discounted first
Vinography Images: Halloween Vineyard
Halloween Vineyard ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, CA: As the grape harvest winds down, a plastic Halloween pumpkin hangs from a
2007 Bodega del Fin del Mundo “Special Reserve Blend” Red Wine, Patagonia, Argentina
When I visited Argentina a few years ago, my trip was a mix of vacation and wine investigation, and, like
PinotFest 2011 Tasting: November 19, San Francisco
, a low key event held every year at Farallon Restaurant. Despite practically non-existent marketing or announcement, PinotFest quietly pulls
Book Review: Two New Takes on Natural Wine
Review by Tim Patterson. Alongside the profusion of wine bars and wine weeks focused on so-called “natural wines”–wines made with
Vinography Images: Noble Rot
Noble Rot MONTEREY COUNTY, CA – 2006: A closeup of a bunch of Chardonnay grapes affected by botrytis is viewed
2011 Pinot Days Tasting: November 12, Chicago
While those of us on the West Coast are still lingering in the illusion of Autumn, the chill has descended
Napa and the New Kid in Town
Napa Valley has been awash with nervous energy for the past week. And it has nothing to do with the
An Important and Exciting Announcement
As many of you know, writing about wine is hardly my full time employment. With a demanding day job and
Aspiring Wine Writer? Go West Young Scribe!
The wine world is made of dreams. Some people dream about drinking wine. Some people dream about making wine. And
What’s Your Best Wine? Tasting the Wine & Spirits Top 100
The difference between a good public wine tasting and a bad one can be quite dramatic. The bad ones are
Vinography Images: Harvest Moon
Harvest Moon HEALDSBURG, CA – SEPTEMBER 22, 2010: A yellow harvest moon hangs above a Russian River Valley picking crew
2011 Harvest: Rain, Rain, Go Away
“How wet is it up there?” I asked. “Wet enough that I’m on Facebook at 11 AM on a Tuesday
A Well Designed Wine Map of France
It’s rare that my day job (design) and my night job (wine) overlap, but thanks to the Internets I occasionally
Vinography Images: Chardonnay Truck
Chardonnay Truck ANDERSON VALLEY, MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA – 2006: A truck load of chardonnay is ready to deliver to the
