The Dark Jewel of Umbria: Thoughts on Montefalco Sagrantino

On the narrow “boot” of Italy, at least the part that protrudes into the Mediterranean, there exists one and only

Vinography Images: It’s Alive

Once barrel fermentation begins, the sound of popping bungs & frothy sticky must dripping everywhere abounds in the cellar. Fermenting

The Black Food & Wine Experience: June 17, San Francisco

One of the more encouraging developments in the wine industry over the past few years has been a rising emphasis

Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/28/23

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Vinograpy Images: Early Bird

The colors of sunrise glow on the horizon as work begins early during harvest at Fitapreta winery in Portugal’s Alentejo

2023 Taste of Sonoma Festival: June 24, Santa Rosa

It’s a little difficult to get excited about outdoor wine tastings when the weather has been so gloomy in the

I’ll Drink to That: Ukrainian Wine

There’s a new episode available of I’ll Drink to That. Episode 491 features conversations with three Ukrainians about the wine

Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/21/23

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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 5/14/23

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Vinography Images: Tight Cellar

The packed, and well-used cellar of Mee Godard in the Beaujolais village of Morgon is starkly illuminated by flourescent lights

Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/14/23

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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 5/7/23

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Vinography Images: The Early Taste

Purple residue of press juice stains glasses and the table in the cellar at Anomaly Vineyards in St. Helena, California.

Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/7/23

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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 4/30/23

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Vinography Images: Islands in the Stream

Fermenting must erupts from barrels leaving a virtual delta of sticky, fragrant juice on the floor of Fitapreta Vinhos in

WINeFare Womxn in Natural Wine Tasting: June 10, San Francisco

I’m not sure I have access to the very latest statistics, but according to a Santa Clara State University study

Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 4/30/23

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Paso Wine Fest: May 18-20, Paso Robles, CA

I listen to a lot of chatter about wine, among peers, amongst friends, and on the internet. As I do,

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 4/23/23

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