I’ll Drink to That!: Neil Empson Shifted Gears Into Wine
There’s a new episode of the I’ll Drink to That! podcast. Episode 493 features Neil Empson, the founder of Empson
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/6/23
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/30/23
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Vinography Images: Spotless and Ready
A view up into the motionless core of a destemming machine, whose rubber blades and mesh of holes neatly separate
True Wine or Cold Cleverness: Thoughts from Nicolas Joly
For many people in the world of wine, Nicolas Joly needs no introduction. But the average wine lover may not
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/30/23
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Vinography Images: Misty Mountain Vines
Mist hangs in the hills above vineyards approaching harvest in the St. Helena AVA of Napa Valley. After a cooler-than-usual
Mexican American Vintners 2023 Cosecha Tasting: August 19, Healdsburg
We’re in the age of improving representation in the world of wine. There’s a lot of work yet to do,
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/23/23
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/16/23
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Vinography Images: Drop in the Bucket
Key elements of harvest lie at the feet of a tired harvest worker photographer at the end of the day
Family Winemakers Annual Tasting: August 13, Oakland
Once billed as the single largest California wine tasting every year, the Family Winemakers Association tastings have become a bit
Your Health and Wine
When I first began writing about wine back in 2004, I made it a point to share news stories about
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/16/23
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/9/23
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Vinography Images: Wine Worship
Some people worship wine. Others make wine where some used to worship. The old Chapel at Fitapreta dating back to
I’ll Drink To That!: Jean-Emmanuel Simond Does Not Like Your White Wine
There’s a new episode available of I’ll Drink to That! Episode 492 features wine writer and critic Jean-Emmanuel Simond. A grandfather’s
Fine California Rosé – No Longer An Oxymoron
With global rosé sales on a steady rise (to the point that they seemingly threaten to overtake red-wine consumption in
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/9/23
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