2004 Dover Canyon Winery “Alto Pomar” Red Blend, Paso Robles, CA
Some wineries are small because they are new. Some wineries are small because they simply can’t be successful enough to
Today’s Wine News Headlines
For readers looking to stay current on today’s news from the world of wine, I offer some of the better
A Special Announcement from Vinography
As regular readers know, wine blogging has seen a huge upswing in both popularity and visibility in the last six
Grand Jury Cru
If this isn’t a good reminder of how we get too wrapped up in labels and designations, I don’t know
Vinography Images: Trees on the Hill
Trees on the Hill “There are so many things I love about this image. The depth and layers are stunning,
San Francisco Wine Bar: VinoRosso
In my utopian future, every neighborhood has its own little wine bar where locals can congregate to share a glass
Little Deetrane Buys Some Wine
The modern world is fraught with dangers masked as opportunities. Don’t believe me? Then you haven’t been surfing Craigslist lately
1991 Gravner Ribolla Gialla, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
When it comes to winemaking there’s New World, and there’s Old World. There’s new school, and of course, there’s old
2007 Toast of The Town: March 29, 2007, San Francisco
People are always asking me how they can learn more about wine, and my answer is always the same. The
The Best Italian Wine: Tasting Tre Bicchieri 2007
I pride myself on my catholic tastes. I like wine from everywhere, and don’t believe I have a specific bias
Vinography Images: Rock and Tree
Rock & Tree “I suppose some may see this as a rather bleak shot, but the mood perfectly fits this
Technology = Better Bordeaux?
I should tell you, I briefly considered scrapping this post, as I’m sure it’s going to bring out the doomsayers
California’s Best Syrah: Tasting The Rhone Rangers 2007
Syrah is, and has always been the star of the Rhone, so it is not surprising that it reigned supreme
What is the World Coming To?
How do we know that we’ve finally reached the point where we should just get rid of our government and
San Francisco Wine Bar: Rouge et Blanc
Located just outside the Grant street gate to Chinatown and next to the utterly hip Hotel Triton, just a stone’s
2003 Grgich Hills Estate Merlot, Napa
Visitors to Napa Valley, even those on their first trip, have a hard time missing the Grgich Hills winery, which
WBW#31 Roundup Has Been Posted: Box Wines
Drink inside the box, it might be called. This month’s Wine Blogging Wednesday was hosted by Roger over at the
Leftover Wine? Use It to Grow Your Own Clothes
Many of you ask, “how can you come up with something to blog about every day for three years?” I
Vinography Images: Stand of Trees
Stand of Trees “When you’re photographing in vineyards, it’s easy to be too focused on the vines to the point
