Category: Wine Reviews

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 8/28/22
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Discover the Rustic Charms of Pineau d’Aunis
One of the trends in the wine world that I’ve been happiest to see in recent years is the surge

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 8/14/22
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The Emotion of Savennières: The Wines of Thibaud Boudignon
Winemaker Thibaud Boudignon looks me straight in the eye and says, “I want fresh vitality in my wines and an

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 8/7/21
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/31/22
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Carved From the Mountain: The Wines of WeatherEye Vineyard
Mark my words: the greatest wines Washington State has ever produced will come from one of the most ambitious vineyard

The Simple Deliciousness of Anjou Blanc
I have long counted myself a fan of dry Chenin Blanc and of Loire Valley Chenin Blanc in particular. However,

As Phelps Enters a New Era, A Look Back at Insignia
The wine world (OK, California) is abuzz over the acquisition of Joseph Phelps Vineyards by luxury goods conglomerate LVMH. While

The Flavor of Luxury: What Does Cristal Taste Like?
I occasionally have strangers regularly confess to me, with more than a little embarassment, that they don’t really like Champagne.

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 6/26/22
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 6/19/22
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Prosecco At its Finest: Highlights From My Recent Trip
In early May, at the invitation of the Consorzio di Tutela Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG I returned to the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 6/12/22
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Let’s Talk About Bruno: The Simply Delicious Savoie Wines of Bruno Lupin
I followed Google Maps through the little Haut-Savoie village of Frangy and up a steep hillside into the vineyards, eventually

Vinography Unboxed: Week of 6/5/22
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 5/29/22
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Same Chenin, Different Pleasures: Tasting Vouvray and Savennièrs
I don’t suppose that it’s an uncommon experience, but I definitely came back from my recent press trip to the

Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 5/29/22
Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I