1999 Washington State Cabernet: Perspectives and Tasting Notes
, the state’s annual showcase of its wines. My ratings for the more than 200 Washington wines I tasted will
Vinography Images: Where Wine Comes From
Where Wine Comes From While no doubt unremarkable, and even boring to those who make their living by growing wine
New Cabernets from Napa
When I was a kid, I wanted to be an archaeologist or an exploratory marine biologist. I had dreams of
Somali Pirates Take Ransom in Wine
Apparently the stepped-up patrols of U.S. warships off the coast of Somalia and increased vigilance on the part of ships’
Pebble Beach Food and Wine Experience: April 16-19, Carmel, CA
Once upon at time, there was but one major event for food and wine enthusiasts looking to experience some of
Book Review: Reflections of a Wine Merchant by Neal Rosenthal
Review by Alfonso Cevola. It’s not unusual to pick up a wine book that reads like a journal. But Neal
Williams Selyem, Russian River Valley: Pinot Noir Current Releases
Great wineries not only make great wines, they do so consistently. This year-in-year-out maintenance of quality can prove quite difficult,
Vinography Images: Light Through Grapes
Light Through Grapes In a miraculous chemistry shared with so many bounties of the natural world, grapes take the light
The Rise of the Shotgun Wine Company
I’ve noticed an interesting phenomenon lately, one that has become observable to me as the number of unsolicited wine samples
Merry Edwards Wines, Russian River Valley: Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs
Meredith “Merry” Edwards drives an SUV with a license plate that matches the title on her business card: Reina de
For Your Next Wine Vacation….
Did I mention that I love the Internet? Where else, and how else, could we discover the ultimate wine lover’s
Book Review: Heard it Through the Grapevine by Matt Skinner
There are two things I wish were more easily found in the world of wine: great bottles for under $5,
Vinography Images: Leaf and Berry
Leaf and Berry Even those who work in vineyards every day can’t match the stillness of contemplation that a photograph
The Best Italian Wines: Tasting Tre Bicchieri 2009
I pride myself on my broad tastes in wine. I like wine from everywhere, and don’t believe I have a
2006 Isole e Olena “Collezione de Marchi” Chardonnay, Tuscany, Italy
Chardonnay is just about the last grape variety I think about when I daydream about Italian wine. In casual conversation,
Taste Washington Wine and Food Festival: April 4-5, Seattle
I may be a little bit like a broken record when it comes to large public tasting events. I can’t
Vinography Images: Mixed Blacks
Mixed Blacks This old vine Zinfandel, with its gnarled trunk and colorful leaves is a good reminder of California’s winemaking
Vinography Aroma Card Now Available in Japanese
When I published the aroma card in 2009, I had no idea that it was going to be such a hit.
Starting Today, You Can’t Sell Fine California Wine in Europe
Something is rotten in the State of Denmark, Hamlet famously proclaimed. Rotten may not quite describe it, but something is
