Vinography Images: Sentinels
Sentinels The sun emerges through the fog behind a stand of trees bordering Jordan Vineyards in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley. INSTRUCTIONS:
25 Years in the Hills: A Seven Hills Winery Retrospective
We’re funny, us humans. We like to draw these imaginary lines on the earth and give names to the places
Drink Greek with Vinography on 5/7
We should all be drinking more Greek wine. Why? Because the best Greek wines offer incredibly unique flavors, often at
2014 Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival: May 16-18, Philo, CA
California Pinot Noir lovers take note. Wine lovers with a free weekend, listen up. It’s Spring, and the wine events
Château de Beaucastel: The Difficult Vintages
For most lovers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel needs no introduction. One of the largest, most storied, and most respected
Vinography Images: Cluster and Post
Cluster and Post A cluster of grapes drapes over a row end-post. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking on the
Vinography Unboxed: Week of April 20th, 2014
Hello, and welcome back to my periodic dig through the samples pile. It’s been some time since I’ve had the
An American Perspective on (the Wine Scene in) Japan
Two weeks ago I had occasion to return to Japan, a place where I left a small piece of my
Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe, Chateauneuf-du-Pape: Current Releases
The transitive property of wine at work. For many, the stony plateau of La Crau defines Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the highest point
Vinography Images: Rising Light
Rising Light Sunrise approaches over California wine country. INSTRUCTIONS: Download this image by right-clicking on the image and selecting “save
Book Review: The Essential Scratch and Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert
Review By Stella Fong The Essential Scratch and Sniff Guide to Becoming a Wine Expert will, at first, appeal to
The Beauty of 2011 Burgundy: Highlights from La Paulee de San Francisco
I don’t drink nearly enough Burgundy. But that’s not saying much. Most wine lovers without trust funds or best-friend-sommeliers might
Seven Percent Solution Tasting: May 8, San Francisco
There comes a point in every intrepid wine lover’s life when the well-traveled road must be left behind. One can
Vinography Images: Autumn Cellar
Autumn Cellar Vines of ivy turn ruby red in the autumn on the outside of a wine cave. INSTRUCTIONS: Download
Vinography Images: Vines and Sky
Vines and Sky Rows of sprawling vines find an echo in the puffy clouds above the Russian River Valley, in
Are You a Red, Pink or a Purple Wine Stater?
Forget red states and blue states. Let’s talk about wine states. They come in shades of pink and purple, according
2014 TAPAS Iberian Varieties Tasting: April 27, San Francisco
Given the similarities between the climates in Northern California and some parts of Spain and Portugal, one has to wonder
Taste Washington Day One in Brief
I’m up here in (yes, rainy) Seattle for Taste Washington, the annual festival and celebration of Washington State wine. It’s
Vinography Images: Trailing Vine
Trailing Vine A vine trails between rows of a vineyard wet from an Autumn rain in Sonoma County. INSTRUCTIONS: Download
