Category: Ramblings and Rants
It’s Time for American Wineries to Grow Up
OK America, it’s time to put on your big boy pants, and start playing responsibly with the rest of the
I’ll Drink to That: Joy Kull of La Villana Winery
Episode 366 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Joy Kull of La Villana, a winery she
Pursuing Balance in California No Longer
On 23 May, Jasmine Hirsch and Rajat Parr issued a press release announcing their intention to end the massively popular
I’ll Drink to That: Bruce Tyrrell of Tyrrell’s Wines, Australia
Episode 365 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Bruce Tyrrell of Tyrrell’s Wines, the winery based
Warm Up: Semillon
By Erin Scala Likely from Bordeaux, and possibly from Saint Émilion, Sémillon’s name may come from an old pronunciation of
Warm Up: Single Vineyard Expressions in Barolo
By Erin Scala. In the first half of the 1900s, producers in Barolo generally blended wines from different vineyards and
I’ll Drink to That: Alex Sanchez of the Brovia Winery
Episode 364 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Alex Sanchez, who works with the Brovia sisters
I’ll Drink to That: Danny Meyer of Union Square Hospitality Group
Episode 363 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Danny Meyer, the CEO of the Union Square
Warm Up: The Soils of Alsace
By Erin Scala Alsace is one of the world’s unique wine regions, and its uniqueness begins with its soil. As
I’ll Drink to That: Olivier Humbrecht of Domaine Zind-Humbrecht
Episode 362 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Olivier Humbrecht, who today leads the Zind-Humbrecht winery
Warm Up: Prohibition
By Erin Scala Prohibition set off a chain reaction of unexpected consequences throughout the United States. Aside from the obvious
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Dan Petroski of Massican
Episode 361 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Dan Petroski, who is the winemaker for Larkmead
Uneasy Relief in California
If you were to take a road trip right now between Los Angeles and San Francisco, mile after mile of
I’ll Drink to That: Sam Ehrlich of the Blue Ribbon Restaurant Group
Episode 360 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Sam Ehrlich, who is the Wine Director of
Warm Up: Grape Variety Hierarchy
By Erin Scala What makes one grape variety better than another? This is a good question to keep in mind
I’ll Drink to That: Nicoletta Bocca of San Fereolo
Episode 359 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Nicoletta Boca of the San Fereolo winery in
I’ll Drink to That: Tom Peters of Monk’s Cafe
Episode 358 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Tom Peters, the proprietor of the Monk’s Cafe,
I’ll Drink to That: Daniel Brunier of Vieux Télégraphe
Episode 357 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Daniel Brunier, a partner in the Vieux Télégraphe
I’ll Drink to That: Angelo Gaja of Gaja Winery
Episode 356 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Angelo Gaja of the Gaja winery in the
