Category: Ramblings and Rants
Warm Up: Tannins
By Erin Scala Aging wines to perfection is a mix of cold science and subjective art. Finding that “sweet spot”
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Andy Erickson
Episode 353 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Andy Erickson, the co-owner of Favia Wines with
Warm Up: Hermitage
By Erin Scala Standing sentinel over the town of Tain-l’Hermitage, the hill of Hermitage rises up from a crook of
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Jean-Louis Chave
Episode 352 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Jean-Louis Chave of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave and Jean-Louis
I’ll Drink to That: Christian Seely of AXA Millésimes
Episode 351 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Christian Seely, the Managing Director of AXA Millésimes.
NIMBY in Napa
Things are getting nasty in Napa. On Monday 4 April the Napa County Planning Commission expected to make a decision
French Winemakers Acting Like Spoiled Children
As parents we know it when we see it. Spend even just a little time watching any preschool sand box
I’ll Drink to That: Alexandre and François Thienpont of Vieux Château Certan
Episode 350 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Alexandre Thienpont of Vieux Château Certan in Pomerol,
I’ll Drink To That Special Edition: Virginia Winemakers
Episode 349 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and it features a tour of wineries and winemaking in
Mayacamas is Going to Be Fine. Really.
The wine world is a funny place. So many people act like they have a monopoly on tradition, deliberately ignoring
I’ll Drink to That: Author Jay McInerney
Episode 348 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Jay McInerney, the wine critic for Town &
I’ll Drink to That: Chris Desor of Verity Wine Partners
Episode 347 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Chris Desor of Verity Wine Partners, a wine
I’ll Drink to That: Jeffrey Patterson of Mount Eden Vineyards
Episode 346 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features features Jeffrey Patterson, winemaker and co-owner at Mount
British Wine Scribes Invade Napa
Every winter, just as the yellow mustard flowers reach their peak of brightness between the vineyard rows, the Symposium for
I’ll Drink to That: Dick Grace of Grace Family Vineyards
Episode 345 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Dick Grace of Grace Family Vineyards in the
I’ll Drink To That: Bianca Miraglia of Uncouth Vermouth
Episode 344 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Bianca Miraglia of Uncouth Vermouth in a return
I’ll Drink to That: Kevin Pike of Schatzi Wines
Episode 343 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Kevin Pike, who recently founded the import company
I’ll Drink to That: Luca Currado Vietti of Vietti
Episode 342 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently. It features Luca Currado Vietti of Vietti, the winery in
Warm Up: Barolo
By Erin Scala. The grapes in Barolo have a foggy history — both literally and figuratively! There are hints of
