A Man, an Island, and a Bottle of Grüner: The Wines of Rudi Pichler
“I am not a modern winemaker,” says Rudi Pichler, as we walk through his compact, and yes, very modern winery
Vinography a Finalist in the 2015 Saveur Blog Awards
I’m quite pleased to announce that Vinography is a finalist in the 2015 Saveur Magazine Blog Awards in the category
The Changing Love of Pinot Noir?
To properly frame the sort of revelation that follows, you need to understand a few things. The first is that
Vinography Images: Patchwork
Patchwork SANTA ROSA, CA: A patchwork of Kunde Estate vineyards covers the hillside above Sonoma Valley, as viewed above Highway
California Wine Country Macabre
Holy moly. WTF, Wine Country? Something is seriously wrong. Anyone have a biodynamic calendar handy to see if we’ve just
The Latitudes and Longitudes of Pinot Noir
Every year, just as Winter, or what passes for winter in southern California, begins to turn the corner towards Spring,
Vinography Unboxed: Week of March 15th, 2015
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: The Rockpile
The Rockpile HEALDSBURG, CA: Fall colors decorate Sonoma County’s Rockpile AVA near Healdsburg, California. This higher elevation growing area is
Do You Need to Worry About Arsenic in Your Wine?
It’s all over the wine news channels, and will soon be in much wider distribution, as these stories spread like
At What Price, To Kalon?
In the annals of California viticulture, few named vineyards can approach To Kalon in either historical significance or popular acclaim.
Rhone Rangers Tasting: March 28, Richmond, CA
Spring is in the air here in San Francisco. The plum and some cherry blossoms have already burst forth, those
Vinography Images: Happy Tree
Happy Tree SANTA YNEZ, CA: A hillside grape vineyard and lone tree at Star Lane Vineyard & Winery estate, located
Wine and Beauty Explained
The more I drink the more beautiful you look, or so the saying goes. But according to new research, the
San Francisco’s Lost Sommeliers
Just days after he announced his departure as full time wine Editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, and his intent
Finding Pirate Treasure With a Corkscrew
Ah, the lure of Pirate Treasure. Who doesn’t enjoy the thrill of the search for a shipwreck? Growing up, the
Vinography Unboxed: Week of March 1, 2015
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: Sonoma Spring
Sonoma Spring KENWOOD, CA: Colorful California poppies are planted between the grapevine rows at Kunde Family Estate in Kenwood, California.
Siduri Wines: Rewarding the Search for Flavor
About a month ago, after twenty years in business, and arguably at the peak of their business, Adam and Diana
Vinography Unboxed: Week of February 22, 2015
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
