What Wine Writers Talk About
Those of you who also follow my twitter feed (see the little tab on the left hand side of my
2007 MacRostie “Wildcat Mountain Vineyard” Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
There are two worlds of California Chardonnay drinkers in this country. There are those who continue to order their favorite
2007 Cornelissen MunJebel 4 Bianco, Etna, Sicily
Many of the world’s greatest wines are also the most unlikely. Unlikely because most sane, rational, educated, and professional winemakers
Vinography Images: Old Souls
Old Souls I love the individual personalities of older vines like these head-pruned vines that are grown without any trellising
Champagne, Advertising, and the Problem with Principles
They follow me everywhere I go. On the commute to work, in my favorite magazines, even on the web sites
2010 Anderson Valley Alsace Festival: February 20-21, Boonville, CA
With all the fanfare surrounding Cabernet and Pinot Noir coupled with the obsession this country seems to have with Chardonnay,
Scottish Wine: Crimes and Misdemeanors
Not ordinarily known for their wine or wine drinking habits, the Scots have recently been making news in the world
Video of the Social Media Panel from Vino2010
My real reason for attending the Vino2010 conference in New York this week was that I was asked (and paid)
The Future of Luxury Wine
I spent the latter part of this week at the Vino2010 conference in New York. The largest Italian wine event
Vinography Images: Patterns
Patterns Vineyards aren’t easy things to photograph. They sprawl and spread all over everywhere, and don’t exactly stay confined in
Italian Wine Week: Vino 2010
I’m in New York for the first time in a long while, taking a look at the Vino2010 conference, also
The Best Zinfandels in California: Tasting at ZAP 2010
With a line snaking halfway around the parking lot by 2:00 PM, it might be easy to say that Zinfandel
Dark and Delicious Petite Sirah Tasting: February 19, Alameda, CA
I’ve referred to it in the past as “the beast.” Possessing tannins that need to be tamed through intelligent winemaking,
Vinography Images: After the Rain
After the Rain It’s been awful wet these past few weeks in wine country so I thought I’d share this
Get Paid to Travel the World, Tasting Wine
File this under things I always meant to do but have never gotten around to…. Every year an organization called
Book Review: A Year of Wine by Tyler Coleman
Review by Brooke Cheshier. When I first slipped into A Year of Wine: Perfect Pairings, Great Buys, and What to
Six Years of Vinography
Have you ever forgotten your own birthday? It just occurred to me yesterday that while I wasn’t looking last week,
Garagiste Winemakers of Chile: Introducing MOVI
If I were Hugh Johnson or Jancis Robinson, I could clear my throat and begin my story with a distinguished
Vinography Images: Between the Rows
Between The Rows I haven’t been to Napa in Months, but I’m headed up there in a few weeks and
