Vinography Images: The Pick
The Pick HEALDSBURG, CA: Vineyard workers picking semillon grapes in Knights Valley race to beat the fall rains near Healdsburg,
Vinography Unboxed: Week of September 22, 2013
Hello from the bottom of the samples pile. This is the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some
The Essence of Wine: Flaws
Image © 2013 Leigh Beisch The essence that is not an essence. Universally unloved, the flaws in wine are as
An Obsession With Pinot: The Wines of Jamie Kutch
“I was always a hobby person as a kid, but I I would push them beyond where anyone would normally
Vinography Images: A Bit of Pink
A Bit of Pink OCCIDENTAL, CA: A expansive vineyard of pinot noir and chardonnay is framed by bits of fog
Vinography Unboxed: Week of September 15, 2013
Hello from the bottom of the samples pile. This is the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some
Foreign Investment in Napa
When it was announced in late July that François Pinault’s Artemis Group, owner of Chateau Latour, was purchasing Napa Valley’s
Vinography Unboxed: Week of September 8, 2013
Hello from the bottom of the samples pile. This is the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some
Vinography Images: The Fast Way
The Fast Way LODI, CA: A machine harvester scoops up ripe merlot grapes in October near Lodi, California. A warm,
2013 Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting: September 30, San Francisco
I never liked Champagne until I had the really good stuff. When I was early in my wine explorations, I
Coravin and the Future of Wine-by-the-Glass
Pretty much all you need to know about Coravin boils down to this. I’m sitting at my kitchen table, enjoying
Cantine Nicosia, Sicily: Current Releases
In the shadow of the fiery Mount Etna, five generations of men with the last name Nicosia, some with the
Vinography Images: Showing Their Colors
Showing Their Colors HEALDSBURG, CA: The Cabernet Sauvignon grapevines in Knights Valley are beginning to change color on during an
Vinography Unboxed: Week of September 1, 2013
Hello from the bottom of the samples pile. This is the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some
Coolest of the Cool: Tasting Notes from West Sonoma Coast Vintners 2013
It may not be the sole source of many of California’s most exciting wines being made (there are several frontiers
Vinography Images: Here Come The Birds
Here Come The Birds FREESTONE, CA: Bird netting is used in a pinot noir vineyard to keep out the flocks
When Place Name Protection Goes Too Far
Let’s start off with the fact that I’m a big believer in protecting place names of origin in the world
Vinography Unboxed: Week of August 25, 2013
Hello from the bottom of the samples pile. This is the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some
Vinography Images: Morning Vines
Morning Vines HEALDSBURG, CA: The early morning fog creeps up Dry Creek Valley on in October near Healdsburg, California. This
