Category: Activities & Events
Vinitaly 2005: Verona, Italy. Day 2 & 3
As I mentioned before, this year at Vinitaly I am paying particular attention to “alternatives” – new and different ideas
2000 Curto “Fontanelle” Nero d’Avola Riserva, Sicily
Old cobblestone streets, waves crashing at the base of limestone cliffs, old women in black shawls sipping espresso in the
Vinitaly 2005: Verona, Italy. Ball in play.
“An event achieving impressive growth and providing the essential showcase for Italian wine” proclaimed inaugural address of the 2005 edition
Vinitaly 2005: Verona, Italy. Before Opening.
The big show is coming: Vinitaly 2005 is opening its doors today to crowds of professionals and “simple consumers” like
Introducing Guest Blogger Giampiero Nadali
It is my pleasure to introduce the second ever guest blogger here at Vinography. To my great disappointment, this year
A Free Wine Course From The CIA
That’s the Culinary Institute of America, by the way, (not the Central Intelligence Agency). Thanks to a tip from Amy
Wine Blogging Wednesday#8: Sicilian Reds
I’m a little late to the train on this announcement, but in case you haven’t heard it elsewhere, our monthly
California’s Best Syrah?: A Report From Rhone Rangers 2005
Well, there wasn’t a complete set of wineries represented at Saturday’s Rhone Rangers 2005 Tasting for me to name with
The Best Of Italian Wine: A Report From Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri 2005
Since it debuted in 1986 as an eight page newspaper insert, the Gambero Rosso guide to Italian wines has had
Empty Your Wallet, Fill Your Cellar
Yes, that’s right folks, Saturday is the big day. Looking to drop a cool $50,000 on a case of Romanee
WBW7 Roundup Has Been Posted: Obscure Red Varietals
Wine Blogging Wednesday, our favorite virtual wine tasting event was held last week, and the roundup of all the tasting
2003 Weingut Berger, Blauer Zweigelt, Kremstal, Austria
Not simply content to enjoy standard wines like Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir, there are those who seek out the
Tickets on Sale For The Aspen Food & Wine Classic
I have to decide carefully what type of events to post here. As you might imagine, I get requests from
Gambero Rosso Tastings in NY and SF, March 14th & 16th
Hot diggety! The last word in Italian wine, Gambero Rosso (think of them as the Michelin guide to the wines
The Best of Napa Wine: A Report From Premiere Napa Valley Auction
“And people wonder why Napa wine is so overpriced,” says the guy next to me. He’s half joking, but both
WBW#7 Has Been Announced: Obscure Red Varietals
I’ve been traveling on business, so I’m late to the game on this one, but Wine Blogging Wednesday #7 has
The 2005 Independent Food Award from Vinography Goes To….
David Kinch and Manresa Restaurant For: The Best Reinvention of A Culinary Cliché By now, everyone knows what Surf and
WBW6 Roundup Has Been Posted: South African Reds
The summary of this week’s Wine Blogging Wednesday #6 has been posted on Cook Sister. It comes in two parts:
California Petite Sirah: A Report From The Blue Tooth Tour
Petite Sirah is a grape that is under the radar of most consumers, and confusing to many more. It is,
