Vinography Images: In the Distance
In the Distance LOS OLIVOS, CA: A Cabernet Franc vineyard is viewed along Foxen Canyon Road, in Los Olivos, California.
The First Day of the Rest of My Life
“So when are you going to quit your day job and focus on wine?” Everyone from close friends to well-meaning
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 4/19/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 4/13/20
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I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Christopher Howell
Episode 479 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Christopher Howell. Howell is the winemaker and
Debating Terry Theise on Wine and Food Pairing
Terry Theise wrote a response to my slightly provocative piece on the the fact that food and wine pairing is
Vinography Images: Spring Unfurls
Spring Unfurls SANTA MARIA, CA: A chardonnay grapevine in a Tepusquet Bench vineyard begins to unfurl under warm, sunny skies
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 4/13/20
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Terry Theise Takes Up My Wine & Food Pairing Gauntlet
The other day I penned a bit of a screed, on a topic that I continually encounter in two forms:
Sommeliers in Self-Isolation
Estimates vary, but according to some sources, restaurants employed 13.5 million Americans last year. That means that at least 8%
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 4/5/20
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: Fear of Frost
Fear of Frost LOS ALAMOS, CA: Training wires hang with icicles as a result of frost protection measures to protect
The Five Virtues of a Wine Lover
When I speak to many wine drinkers, they often express a similar sentiment. They tell me that they really enjoy
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 4/5/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 3/29/20
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Vinography Images: The Green and the Gold
The Green and The Gold SANTA YNEZ, CA: A vineyard at Refugio Ranch sticks out like an emerald against the
Food and Wine Pairing is Junk Science
Like the endless stream of lousy paintings sold at garage sales, or the ceaseless arguments for why climate change isn’t
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/29/20
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Vinography Images: The Boat is Empty
The Boat is Empty SANTA YNEZ, CA – AUGUST 11: A canoe floats on a vineyard pond at Refugio Ranch,
