Category: Ramblings and Rants
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
I’ll Drink to That: Anne Parent of Domaine Parent in Burgundy
Episode 443 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Anne Parent of Domaine Parent and Jacques Parent
In Case You Were Wondering if Forbes.Com Was Journalism
Bloviation by politicians and nutters aside, most people are aware that professional journalism has its own code of ethics that
I’ll Drink to That: Ray Coursen of Elyse Winery
Episode 442 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Ray Coursen, the founding winemaker and owner of
I’ll Drink to That: Chisa Bize of Domaine Simon Bize et Fils
Episode 441 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Chisa Bize, who looks after Domaine Simon Bize
2017 – The Dangerous Vintage
In 2017, the United States suffered the most weather-inflicted natural disasters in a single year since records have been kept.
I’ll Drink to That: Aldo Vacca of Produttori del Barbaresco
Episode 440 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Aldo Vacca, the Managing Director of the Produttori
I’ll Drink to That: Rhône Vintner Jean Gonon
Episode 439 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Jean Gonon of Domaine Pierre Gonon in the
I’ll Drink to That: Burgundy Legend Dominique Lafon
Episode 438 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features Dominique Lafon, the Managing Director of Domaine des
I’ll Drink to That: The Wines of Crete
Episode 437 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, in which Erin Scala leads an exploration of the grape
The 2017 Vinography Holiday Gift Guide for Wine Lovers
Giving gifts to wine lovers during the holidays can be a royal pain. Especially if your recipient tends to have
I’ll Drink to That: Wine Writer Patrick Comiskey
Episode 436 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Patrick Comiskey, a wine writer for both
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Samuel Guibert
Episode 435 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Samuel Guibert, the co-owner and winemaker at
Long Road Ahead for Wine Country
Do you live in London or nearby? Or do you have plans to be there in December? If so, I
I’ll Drink to That: Lodovico Antinori
Episode 434 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Lodovico Antinori, a partner in Tenuta di
Why Aren’t There More Central Otago Chardonnays?
Most wine lovers have heard a thing or two about Central Otago Pinot Noir. Found at the bottom of New
Helping Northern California Wine Country After the Fires
An aerial view of Santa Rosa’s Coffey Park neighborhood by George Rose Earlier this week, in my monthly column for
