2005 Domaine Albert Boxler Pinot Gris “Vieilles Vignes,” Alsace
Like Jazz standards interpreted endlessly by masters and amateurs alike, grapes find infinite expression in the hands of winemakers around
Wines of Portugal Tasting: April 22, San Francisco
I’m a little late to the game on this one folks, so apologies for the last minute notification. But if
Wine Decanters Aren’t Worth the Money or The Hassle
I’m sure that by the end of the week, Georg Riedel will have a contract out on my life, but
Does Expensive Wine Taste Better Than Cheap Wine?
Regardless of your level of wine knowledge, and independent of the price you normally pay for a bottle of wine,
2003 Pulenta Estate “Gran Corte VII” Red Wine, Mendoza, Argentina
Three years ago this week I was making my way around the top restaurants of Buenos Aires, ordering too much
Book Review: House of Mondavi by Julia Flynn Siler
Review by W. Blake Gray. Carlo Rossi was a real person: a relative of Ernest and Julio Gallo. In the
Lest You Forget That Wine is Business…
As wine lovers, we all belong to a club whose entrance criteria include passion and romanticism. We return to wine
Wine Blogging Wednesday #45 Announced: Old World Riesling
Seven years ago, I didn’t really know anything about Riesling. Seriously. Most of the Rieslings I had tasted at that
Vinography Images: Wire and Posts
Wire and Posts “This is a recent image from a trip to Sonoma. I’m always attracted to the trees in
Neal Family Vineyards, Napa: Current Releases
In some ways, if Mark Neal and his small winery, Neal Family Vineyards, didn’t make fantastic wines, it would be
Napa With Altitude Tasting: April 23, San Francisco
If you’ve been drinking wine long enough, especially California wine, you’ve probably heard the phrase “hillside fruit” or “mountain fruit.”
Dirty Tuscan Laundry
What’s a little bit of Cabernet between friends? Depends on who you ask. In California a little dash of Cabernet
Book Review: First Big Crush by Eric Arnold
Review by Christy McGill. Have you ever daydreamed about a different life? Perhaps one set in some sun-dappled, far-flung wine-making
Eat, Drink, and Be Green Earth Day Event: April 20, Sebastopol, CA
For the dedicated wine drinker, every holiday is a wine holiday. Not like we really need an excuse to celebrate
Vinography Images: The Wreath
The Wreath “I love how this image has the dim antiquity of an old Daguerrotype photograph. The mood transcends the
2005 Domaine de Chateau Gaillard Saumur, Loire Valley, France
The Loire Valley is perhaps one of the most underrated and unexplored (by most Americans) wine producing regions in France.
A Roundup of Today’s Wine News
Some days are better for wine news than others, but today was particularly special, as the wine world was out
Obata Shuzo Manotsuru “Yososaku” Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata Prefecture
Sake brewing has a long and storied history in Japan, and because of the island nation’s relative isolation, many breweries
The 2008 American Wine Blog Award Winners
This morning, Tom Wark announced the winners of the 2008 American Wine Blog Awards, and I’m thrilled to share that
