Category: Ramblings and Rants
Stinky Wine and A Magic Penny
There are lots of wine faults out there — many different ways that wine can be spoiled, off, or just
Bordeaux vs. Languedoc: The Knives Come Out
Every piece of news about wine coming out of France these days seems laden with misfortune. I shake my head
Vinography Wins 2005 Food Blogging Award
I’m thrilled and humbled that Vinography has won Best Blog Covering Wine, Beer, and Spirits for the second year running
The Latest (Useless) Wine Technology
I’ll apologize right off the bat for being a horrible skeptic when it comes to these sorts of things. I
First Bird
Sometimes we live in the country, sometimes we stay in town; Sometimes we’re not who we think we are, when
Yellow Tail: Myth and Monster
I’m a bit behind on my wine reading, so this story is a little old, published as it was a
Vinography at The Commonwealth Club 2/6/06
Normally, knowing that most everyone has a short memory and a tendency to plan not-so-far in advance, I wouldn’t post
Make Sure You’re Drinking With The Right Crowd
We all know that part of the pleasure of a great bottle of wine comes from the folks you share
Corks and Screwcaps on The Battlefield
I heard them long before they approached. The ground rumbled and the few trees that still clung to their leaves
Join Vinography For a Drink: Sunday Jan 15th.
In a few short days, I will be celebrating the 2nd anniversary, or birthday, of this Blog. Last year, on
Wine and Pregnancy: The Facts
I’ve already spent the afternoon plugging a different set of posts on Tom Wark’s Fermentation, but here I am again
Who is YOUR wine critic?
Who needs wine critics anyway? I’ve finally caught up on some of my blog reading and I was thrilled to
How Much Do You Like Vinography?
I’m pleased to announce that Vinography is one of the finalists for the 2006 Food Blogging Awards. Vinography was nominated
Messages In a Bottle: A Year of Learning
I’m really not one for New Year’s resolutions. I’ve got no list (for you or for me) of must-drink wines
Tasting The Oldest and Most Expensive
I don’t read the various wine discussion boards out there for any number of reasons, most relevant of which is
And The Winner Is….
A hearty congratulations to Helen Rennie who is the winner of Vinography’s customized Napa or Sonoma wine tour itinerary. Helen’s
Happy New Year
Happy New Year from Vinography. As the rain pours down in sheets here in Northern California, the rivers rise, and
Can Computers Make for Better Wine?
Some of the most lively discussions on Vinography have been about the role of technology in the winemaking process and
A Waiter’s Perspective On Wine
My favorite ornery comedian-philosopher has decided to teach his readers about wine from a waiter’s perspective, and has some interesting
