Ending the Aesthetic Fallacy of Heavy Bottles
Wine producers the world over invest in unusually thick, heavy wine bottles for the sake of impressive brand aesthetics. But
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/22/20
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#KeepWineAlive: Deals From Wineries in Trying Times
This article could be about any number of sectors of the economy. But around here we’re focused on wine. So
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 3/15/20
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: Spring Growth
Spring Growth SANTA MARIA, CA: A Chardonnay grapevine in a Tepusquet Bench vineyard begins to unfurl under warm, sunny skies,
How to Buy Wine While Self-Isolating
We’re all going to be stuck at home for a while. That means we will need wine. And lots of
How the Government (and You) Can Save the Wine Industry From Coronavirus
Those that have been paying attention know by now that the American wine and food industries are facing an existential
Too Many Grapes in CA and WA
America’s two most important winegrowing states are suffering serious over-supply while demand slackens. One of the most hotly anticipated press
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/15/20
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Vinography Images: A River Runs Through the Vines
A River Runs Through the Vines SANTA YNEZ, CA: The Santa Ynez River is viewed from Grimm’s Bluff Vineyard &
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Jason Lett
Episode 478 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Jason Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards in
The Best Brunellos: Tasting the 2015 Vintage on Tour
Anyone who doesn’t fall even just a little bit in love with Tuscany the first time they visit should probably
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/8/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 3/1/20
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Vinography Images: Somewhere Happy
Somewhere Happy SANTA YNEZ, CA: A dramatic rainbow pops out at Grassini Family Estate in Happy Canyon AVA, near Santa
WINeFare Women in Natural Wine Tasting: March 7, San Francisco
The wine world, tied as it is to cultural and historical traditions (or boat anchors, depending on your point of
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/1/20
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Vinography Images: Vineyard Vantage Point
Vineyard Vantage Point SANTA YNEZ, CA: The Vogelzang Vineyards along Happy Canyon Road are viewed from a high vantage point
Napa’s Epic Harvest: Tasting the 2018 Vintage at Premiere Napa Valley
Some people run a marathon once each year. That’s not my speed. Instead, I knuckle down and taste 200 Cabernets
