Category: Wine News
Sake From Space
Lest you forget that I am a geek at heart, in addition to being a passionate wine lover, I must
Keeping The Wine Cool and Shippers Honest
As many of you know, importer Kermit Lynch is one of my heroes. Mostly because he’s a wonderful writer and
How We Got All These Varietals
Once upon a time, there was an old winemaking family in Australia, whose activity in the wine business stretched back
The Uber Appellation: South of France
I remember hearing about this about eight or ten months ago, but now apparently it is official. France has taken
Vineyard Protection Goes Low Tech
Seems like owning a a vineyard and having a dog (or three) pretty much go hand in hand for most
The Winemaking Revenge of The Pod People
I like to keep up on the latest bizarre technologies out there for wine lovers, and was therefore pleased as
Let a Computer Chip Do The Sniffing For You
While wine geeks and snobs alike enjoy the ritual of wine presentation at a restaurant — the presentation of the
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
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
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
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
No Skipping Barefoot Through These Vineyards
OK, maybe skipping barefoot through most vineyards is an invitation to a broken ankle, but in some New Zealand vineyards
Kermit Lynch Joins Legion d’Honneur
Congratulations to Kermit Lynch for being awarded the top honor bestowed on civilians in France: Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur.
Wine And Food Pairing World Championships
Annoucer 1: Jim, here comes the next contestant, Andreas Larsson, former winner of the Sommelier of Sweden award, and finalist
The Ocean As Your Wine Cellar
I don’t know why every crackpot idea when it comes to wine has to do with aging wine, but it
Some French Continue To Get It Completely Wrong
I continue to be amazed at what seems to me to be the jaw-dropping stupidity of the major marketing and
Unlocking The Secrets of The First Winemakers
I would post this story just for the accompanying picture of the caveman stomping wines in a bearskin, but as
Making It Hard For The Rest Of Us
I once had a heck of a time getting some wine back from Australia. Without getting into the long drawn-out
The Asia Effect
It’s now becoming such a fact in the wine world that I’ll be very reticent to post much news about
