Wine and Weed
Elton John sang of needing ‘Three days on a diet of cocaine and wine, and a little weed just to
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/19/18
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them
The Secret Grapes of the Willamette Valley
An ironic dichotomy characterizes many young wine regions around the world. Lacking the hundreds or even thousands of years worth
Vinography Images: Knuckles
Knuckles PESSAC, FRANCE: Layers of growth unfold at the curves of an old vine, like the knuckles of an ancient
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 8/5/18
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: Forest of Light
Forest of Light SAUTERNES, FRANCE: The setting sun shines through trees on the grounds of Château d’Yquem in Sauternes, an
Taste of Sonoma: September 1, Rohnert Park
Most people, when they come visit me in the San Francisco Bay Area and ask to be taken to wine
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/5/18
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/29/18
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
2018 Family Winemakers Tasting: August 26, San Francisco
I continue to post news of large public wine tasting events because they are quite simply the single best way
Vinography Images: Waiting for the Wind
Waiting for the Wind GIRONDE, FRANCE: The estate’s famous windmill catches the evening light above Chateau Ausone in Gironde on
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/29/18
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them
Vinography Images: Around the Bend
Around the Bend SAINT-ÉMILION, FRANCE: The curve of the modern building designed by Christian de Portzamparc for Chateau Cheval Blanc
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/22/18
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Vinography Images: The Big House and the Tower
The Big House and the Tower PAUILLAC, FRANCE: The chateau and its namesake tower stand out against the bright evening
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/15/18
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What’s Happening to Zinfandel?
These days, wine festivals abound across America, especially those featuring Pinot Noir, which seem to be popping up by the
Vinography Images: The Skies Above Margaux
The Skies Above Margaux MARGAUX, FRANCE: The skies are luminous over the vineyards and gravelly clay soils of Chateau Margaux.
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Maggie Harrison
Episode 454 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features an interview with winemaker Maggie Harrison. Maggie is
