1970 Chateau Gazin Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
It shows a particular breed of idiocy that the American public has turned its nose up at a grape as
Good For a Glass and a Laugh
The wine world desperately needs more humor. I only wish I had the talents to provide it. At the very
Vinography Images: Rose Hill
Rose Hill “This image was made in a vineyard in Sonoma. Sometimes the most simple observations end up generating the
The Inexact and Ancient “Science” of Growing Stuff
Farmers, that is, people who spend pretty much all day trying to coax living things out of the soil are
Vinography’s Wine Aroma Card Now Available in French
When I published the Vinography Aroma Card in November of last year I had no idea that it was going
2005 Bodegas Colomé “Estate” Malbec, Salta, Argentina
Once upon a time, I went to Argentina looking for the good wine. Frankly I couldn’t understand what all the
Caribineri di Vino. AKA: Sommelier Cops.
Sometimes I really do just feel like everything in Europe is better. Of course, I know that this is just
Stop Telling Us What to Taste
It will be very easy for you to take this the wrong way. I certainly won’t be surprised at reactions
Vinography Images: Winter Fog
Winter Fog “In the midst of all this heat washing across the country, I’m missing the cool winter weather that
San Francisco Wine Bar: Hotel Biron
You would think that findability might be a required virtue of any good wine bar, but for the past few
WBW#37 Has Been Announced: Drink Indigenous
One of my greatest pleasures when it comes to wine is the exploration of new varieties of grapes and the
Introducing Vinography TV!
OK. Just kidding. There’s just no way I’ve got the time, energy or interest to go out and make my
1988 R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Reserva Blanca, Rioja Alta, Spain
There are few wineries in Spain whose names conjure the heritage and prestige evoked by R. Lopez de Heredia. Don
What Wines Do Americans Drink?
I’m completely fascinated whenever I learn more about what the “average” American drinks when it comes to wine. The Restaurant
Vinography Images: The Blue Fog
Blue Fog “I love this shot. It’s like two different worlds divided by a veil of fog. Vineyard landscapes are
Winemakers, Watch out for Wasps!
Most winemakers are looking for a very specific reaction to their wine — somewhere between an “aaah” and a “wow!”
Top 2004 Napa Cabernet: Tasting at the Napa Wine Library
There are very few times during the year when the ordinary public has an opportunity to taste a large cross
Family Winemakers Tasting: August 19, San Francisco
Size isn’t everything, they say, but sometimes it’s mighty impressive. The yearly Family Winemakers tasting in San Francisco has as
Urban Wine Experience Tasting: August 18, Alameda, CA
Wine country means a lot of things in California, a state with winegrowing regions stretching most of its 800 mile
