Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/3/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/26/20
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Vinography Images: Happy Grapes
Happy GrapesLOMPOC, CA: Pinot Noir grapes grow plump and ripe in a Sta. Rita Hills vineyard near Lompoc, California. The
Channeling Bob Ross to Bring You “The Joy of Wine Tasting”
It’s been months since I’ve had a haircut, and not one to miss an opportunity, I thought I might as
Drinking While Eating is Not Food and Wine Pairing
A couple of months ago, I wrote a piece entitled “Food and Wine Pairing is Junk Science” in which I
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/26/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/19/20
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Vinography Images: Wine’s Happy Place
Wine’s Happy PlaceSANTA YNEZ, CA: The vineyards of Happy Canyon are in their full green splendor near Santa Ynez, California.
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/19/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/12/20
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Vinography Images: Trio of Companions
Trio of CompanionsSANTA YNEZ, CA: A Cabernet vineyard at Dierberg Star Lane Vineyards sits above three oak trees near Santa
‘Clean Wine’ is a Commercial Scam
Much ado is being made of the latest entry in a long line of celebrity wine brands. Actor Cameron Diaz
No Regrets From US Ex MSs
The killing of George Floyd changed so many things, so quickly, and shifted conversations in almost every facet of life.
The Doyenne of California Sparkling Wine Steps Down
After 42 vintages, 30 of which were as the founding winemaker and CEO of Domaine Carneros, Eileen Crane (seen above
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/12/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/5/20
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Vinography Images: Them Thar Hills
Them Thar Hills LOMPOC, CA: The Sta. Rita Hills are viewed from Sanford & Benedict Vineyard near Lompoc, California. Planted
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/5/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 6/28/20
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Vinography Images: Silent Refuge
Silent RefugeSANTA YNEZ, CA: An irrigation pond at Refugio Ranch reflects a lone tree against the evening sky near Santa
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 6/28/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 6/21/20
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Vinography Images: The Great Change
The Great ChangeLOS OLIVOS, CA: A cluster of Grenache grapes growing in a vineyard at Zaca Mesa Winery, located along
The Inertia of Integrity: The Wines of Edmunds St. John
Sometimes, a simple question is enough to change the course of a life. For Steve Edmunds, that question, posed by
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 6/21/20
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The (Brief) New Era of Unbelievable Wine Deals
For anyone looking for discount pricing on their favorite luxury California wines, we have just entered perhaps the best time
Vinography Images: Cabernet Bluff
Cabernet BluffSANTA YNEZ, CA: The hillsides, pastures, and vineyards of Grimm’s Bluff in the Happy Canyon AVA show the bright
Sommelier Richard Betts Throws Away His Pin
Today, Master Sommelier Richard Betts told the world that he no longer wants to be a Master Sommelier. He is
Want To Taste Wine? Sign This Waiver
As Wine Country re-opens throughout California and visitors return to tasting rooms once again, beyond mask-wearing employees and lots of
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 6/14/20
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Wine Country Reopens, Cautiously
I should probably come clean at the start. I broke the law to write this story. Here in northern California,
The Skeptic’s Guide to Biodynamic Wine
With the correct audience in the room, I like to joke that I’m the ultimate biodynamic wine critic. You see,
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 6/7/20
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Vinography Images: Over the Edge
Over the EdgeSANTA YNEZ, CA: A mountainside Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard seems to drop off a cliff as it sits above
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 6/7/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 5/31/20
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Vinography Images: Hills of Chardonnay
Hills of ChardonnaySANTA MARIA, CA: A hillside Chardonnay vineyard at Solomon Hills Vineyards near Santa Maria, California basks in the
Book Review: Palmento by Robert Camuto
About a month ago, newly immersed in this thing we now call self-isolation, the internets brought me a ray of
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/31/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 5/24/20
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Vinography Images: Intersecting Planes
Intersecting PlanesSANTA MARIA, CA: Hillside Pinot Noir vineyards along the Tepusquet Bench are seemingly on a different plane from the
The Reincarnation of Pinot Noir: Adam Lee’s Clarice Project
If you went looking for a poster child, rags-to-riches wine success story in California, you’d be hard-pressed to find a
