Category: Ramblings and Rants
A Pean to Luigi Veronelli, Wine Critic
I have a soft place in my heart for Roberto and the guys down at a little strip mall wine
Sushi: Everything You Ever Needed To Know
I’m a huge sushi fan, as some of you know, and recently two things have crossed my path that seem
Drinking Anniversary
There’s always something worth celebrating. Not like you need an excuse to pop another cork. However if you’re at a
The Key of The Wine: Crackpot Xmas Gift?
I promise, promise, promise, not to put together a Vinography holiday gift guide. There are lots of other places you
Wine Tasting: My Techniques, Ratings, and Notes
A while back, someone who was interested in getting more formal about the way they taste wine asked me to
Happy Thanksgiving From Vinography
I hope you aren’t home surfing the Web on Thanksgiving, but in the off chance you happen to stop by
Thoughts On Older Vintages of Wine: Are They Worth It?
A post on a fellow wine blog got me thinking the other day about older vintages of wine — buying
Everyone Has Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations
Yes, everyone who does anything with wine publishes a list of recommendations for Thanksgiving wine. And that is precisely why
If Only You Had a Personal Chef….
Want to have a gourmet meal at home that you don’t have to cook, but can’t afford the personal chef?
My Conversation With Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Regular readers know that I have both a good amount of respect for Robert Parker, the founder and author of
Chinese Wine and Wine Culture
Our friend Bertrand Celce who is a freelance photographer and writer maintains a wine blog about French wines and wine
Eight years, $27,000, and the Menu From Heaven?
Here’s something to remove from your list of things you want to be the first to do: visit all the
California “Garagistes” Winemakers
I occasionally like the subjects and so rarely like the writing in the wine section of the San Francisco Chronicle
Buy Your Own Wine At a (Five Finger) Discount?
I’m not about to set up a police blotter on this site, but couldn’t help sharing the slightly humourous and
Food For Your Vote
After you’ve gotten your $1 glass of wine at the Ferry Building, why not stroll over to RNM where they
Wine For Your Vote
I love San Francisco. Thanks to Sam over at Becks & Posh for pointing out the fabulous offer from the
The Architecture of World Class Restaurant Service
What is it that really defines exceptional service in a restaurant? The attitude? Knowledge of the food? Respect? In a
How to Order in French: A Cheat Sheet
Oh, yes, I’m getting around to learning French (again). One of these days. But until I do manage to augment
The Legendary Year For Bordeaux: What Does 1982 Taste Like?
THE BACKGROUND Picture this: the young Robert M. Parker, Jr. has been selling his newsletter, The Wine Advocate for four