The Global Allure of Pinot Noir
in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. I’m still editing my notes from that, with more posts to come, but I wanted to
The Joy of Pink Pinot: Tasting at the 2011 IPNC
Regular readers will know that I’m a fan of everything pink when it comes to wine. Rosé is one of
Vinography Images: Veraison
Veraison ANNAPOLIS, CA – 2006: A cluster of Pinot Noir grapes is shown undergoing verasion. Annapolis is located in the
Off to Drink Some Pinot: IPNC 2011
I spent the evening on the crest of a hill overlooking the Willamette Valley watching the sun set over the
Hungary: Where It’s Tough to be a Wine Critic
Here in America, our government doesn’t produce its own wine, it just reserves the right to monopolize the power to
Congratulations To the Winners of the 2011 Wine Blog Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Wine Blog Awards, which were announced this afternoon at the annual Wine Bloggers
Vinography Images: Veeder Vineyard
Veeder Vineyard MT. VEEDER, NAPA VALLEY, CA – 2006: A Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is nestled between the pine trees on
Domaine Skouras, Greece: Current Releases
“Now with 27 vintages under my belt, there is not one vintage the same. It’s like having 27 different kids,
2011 Sonoma Coast Wine Festival: August 5-7, Occidental, CA
Regular readers know that I’m a fan of large public wine tastings, and that I recommend them highly to all
Should Wine Writers (or Bloggers) Be Friends With Winemakers?
Warning: wine writer navel gazing ahead. If you’re not interested in such discussions, go read a wine review. Us wine
Vinography Images: Cabernet Clusters
Cabernet Clusters ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, CA – 2008: A microscopic cluster of tiny cabernet sauvignon grapes begin to form
Being Proud of Your Country’s Wine Doesn’t Mean Anything if You Don’t Drink It
There are a few things you can count on no matter where you are in history. One of them is
Stupid Wine Name of the Century
By night I write here about wine. By day I spend my time in the world of branding, customer experience,
Santorini Wines: Reviews and Impressions
As many of you readers know, I spent about 10 days in Greece on a press trip a couple of
Vinography Images: Terraced Vineyards
Terraced Vineyard ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, CA – 2007: A terraced hillside Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard creates interesting patterns in the
Sit On Your Ass and Drink Red Wine
I can hardly think of a better piece of news than this: if all you like to do is sit
Wine From the Caldera: The Incredible Viticulture of Santorini
Around 1600 BCE, the 15th Egyptian dynasty was in full swing at Thebes, the Minoans ruled the seas of the
Vote For Vinography in the 2011 Wine Blog Awards
and voting is now open to members of the public. The Wine Blog Awards are the longest running set of
Vinography Images: Early Morning Sonoma
Early Morning Sonoma ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, CA: A terraced hillside Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard stands against the early morning sky
