Category: Ramblings and Rants
Wine and Weed
Elton John sang of needing ‘Three days on a diet of cocaine and wine, and a little weed just to
What’s Happening to Zinfandel?
These days, wine festivals abound across America, especially those featuring Pinot Noir, which seem to be popping up by the
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Maggie Harrison
Episode 454 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features an interview with winemaker Maggie Harrison. Maggie is
I’ll Drink to That: Wine Writer Esther Mobley
Episode 453 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features an interview with Esther Mobley, wine writer for
America’s Broadening Palate
In 2017 America held on to its title as the top importer of wine in the world by value, buying
I’ll Drink to That: Beaujolais vigneron Louis-Benoit Desvignes
Episode 452 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Louis-Benoit Desvignes of Domaine Louis-Claude Desvignes in Morgon,
The Savvy Lake
‘It’s so crisp and cool and clear, I just love it’, said pensioner Diane Tibbs while her husband Brad nodded
I’ll Drink to That: The Aligoté Thread
Episode 451 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features a special segment by Erin Scala entitled The
I’ll Drink to That: Portuguese Winemaker António Maçanita
Episode 450 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features António Maçanita, who is involved with a number
Which Weather is the New Normal?
Long used to depending on the weather, grape growers in California are largely scratching their heads these days, as long-standing
I’ll Drink to That: World’s Best Sommelier, Arvid Rosengren
Episode 449 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Arvid Rosengren, who is the Wine Director of
I’ll Drink to That: Winegrower Lee Hudson
Episode 448 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Lee Hudson, the owner of Hudson Ranch and
The Changing States of Somm
As I attended Napa’s glitzy and convivial annual trade tasting and Premiere auction a few weeks ago, I noticed a
I’ll Drink to That: Will Predhomme of Pearce Predhomme Wines
Episode 447 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Will Predhomme. Will is the President of Predhomme,
I’ll Drink to That: Author James Conaway
Episode 446 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features James Conaway, the author of Napa at Last
I’ll Drink to That: Reinventing the Cork with Dominique Tourneix
Episode 445 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Dominique Tourneix, the Director General of DIAM Bouchage.
I’ll Drink to That: Enrico Pozzesi Remembers His Friend Giulio Gambelli
Episode 444 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Enrico Pozzesi. Enrico Pozzesi. Pozzesi is the owner
Will Basketball Be the Next Sideways?
It all began with Instagram. Some of the more wine-savvy among the 35.4 million fans following NBA basketball star LeBron
Introducing VINEYARD Sonoma County
Even before the day fully breaks, the fields come alive. The first hint of light on the horizon brings with
