The Essence of Wine: Dried Herbs
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch The mystery of the medicine man’s pouch. The secret to grandmother’s stew. The smell of
California Winemaking, Circa 1978
Growing up in Colorado, I readily acquired a reverence for the work of a filmmaker named Warren Miller, whose quirky,
Vinography Images: Reflections on the Past
Reflections on the Past ANDERSON VALLEY, CA: The old barn at Edmeades Vineyard and Winery is reflected in the irrigation
A Bottle by Any Other Shape?
for allegedly copying the shape of their bottle. Big brands tend to take such things very seriously, and everything from
2012 Family Winemakers Tasting: September 9, San Francisco
Size isn’t everything, they say, but sometimes it’s mighty impressive. The yearly Family Winemakers tasting in San Francisco has as
The Essence of Wine: Roses
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch Few things in this world are laden in equal weights of symbolism and perfume. For
Treasure in the Hills: Tasting Oregon’s Rieslings
“Pssst. Hey buddy. Wanna taste some Riesling?” said the shadowy figure in the trench coat from behind a tree. I
Vinography Images: Expectant Bottles
Expectant Bottles PORTUGAL: Bottles of port samples are arranged in the winery before blending at Cockburn’s in Vila Nova de
A Walk Through the Cote de Nuits with Allen Meadows
As some of you know, I spent last week at the (always) fabulous International Pinot Noir Celebration in Oregon’s Willamette
The Essence of Wine: Dried Fruits
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch Describing the flavor as ancient barely does justice to history. Dried fruits were perhaps the
Google Knows Wine Grapes
There I was, just minding my own business, doing what I do as a blogger, and all of a sudden
The Life and Wines of Jacques Lardiere
in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. I attend this event periodically as a media guest, and enjoy the event’s relaxed style, fabulous
Vinography Images: Purple Pinot
Purple Pinot ANNAPOLIS, CA: A cluster of ripe Pinot Noir grapes from the coolest part of the western reaches of
The Essence of Wine: Blueberries
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch With the feel of suede-like skin on the tongue, a tiny globe yields to pressure
2012 Monterey Winemakers Celebration: August 11, Monterey, CA
There is a reason that I post announcements of large public wine tastings here on Vinography. They can be a
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger, Wachau, Austria: Current Releases
Standing at the edge of the Danube on a cold spring day, gazing at darkening clouds above the picturesque church
Vinography Images: Brushfire
Brushfire ALEXANDER VALLEY, CA: A 2004 brush fire rages in wine country, coming close to vineyards in Sonoma County. With
Vote for Vinography in the 2012 Wine Blog Awards
and voting is now open to members of the public. The Wine Blog Awards are the longest running set of
The Essence of Wine: Peaches
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch Few flavors so fully speak of summer as the delightfully juicy sweetness of peaches. Long
