1983 Schloss Schonborn Rudesheimer Bichofsberg Riesling Spatlese, Rheingau, Germany
Wine is the closest we come to alchemy. And ironically, the most magical transmutation that takes place within wine is
Vinography Images: Chardonnay Harvest
Chardonnay Harvest This could have been the scene many places in Chile a couple of months ago. The harvest there
Presqu’ile Winery, Santa Maria Valley: Current Releases
I’m wandering around the grand tasting tent at the World of Pinot Noir conference, focusing, as I often do, on
Vinography Images: Cachapoal Sky
Cachapoal Sky Chile has definitely got the “sky thing” down. I’m sure there’s some sort of topographic and/or climatic reason
The Perils of the New Wine Economy
We live in remarkable times. The pace of technological innovation and the remarkable changes that globalization has wrought upon the
Feeling the Pain of Canadian Wine Lovers
I like to complain a lot about the state of wine shipping laws in America. It’s a backwards system that
2011 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival: May 20-22, Philo, CA
California Pinot Noir lovers take note. Wine lovers with a free weekend, listen up. It’s Spring, and the wine events
Vinography Images: Carmenere Harvest
Carmenere Harvest This lovely image of the harvest in Chile captures the beauty and the namesake color of the Carmenere
2011 RAP Pink Out Rosé Tasting: May 10, San Francisco
It’s almost impossible to write about pink wines these days without invoking some sort of cliche. Even the (true) claim
Read Some Good Wine Blogging
The fact that you’re here, reading this, means I don’t have much convincing to do when it comes to turning
Tasting the Superstar Wines of Napa’s Oakville AVA
Napa Valley is famous, or infamous depending on your point of view, for some of the world’s best and priciest
Vinography Images: Spring Maintenance
Spring Maintenance This is generally what vineyards all over the Northern Hemisphere look like right now, and there are vineyard
Vote for Vinography in the Saveur Blog Awards
. None of us makes a living tapping away in our respective little corners of the Internet, so, apart from
The Best Central Coast Pinot?: Tasting at the World of Pinot Noir
I don’t know about you, but spending a couple of days tasting Pinot Noir while strolling along cliffs overlooking the
Turkish Wine: Some Initial Tasting Notes
Exploring new wine regions continues to be one of my greatest thrills as a wine lover and wine writer. And
Vinography Images: The Wine Library
The Wine Library I always enjoy poking around in the wine cellars of wineries. I like seeing where they keep
Don’t Steal Mommy’s Wine
My daughter gets a kick out of smelling what’s in our glasses when we’re drinking with dinner, but she knows
Vinography Images: Across the Valley
Across the Valley This is a classic view of Chilean wine country, with gently rolling hills on the valley floor
Passover and Kosher Wine: Time to Graduate from Manischewitz
Growing up, my attendance at Passover seders was spotty at best, not for any lack of cajoling or even demands
