2010 Grgich Hills Estate “Fume Blanc” Sauvignon Blanc, Napa
Visitors to Napa Valley, even those on their first trip, have a hard time missing the Grgich Hills winery, which
Tasting the World at ProWein
, Germany’s largest wine exhibition, to find that German wines were in the minority. What I expected to be one
The Essence of Wine: Green Bell Pepper
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch Christopher Columbus was an unwitting pawn, the tool of a plant with grand designs. The
The Future of American Wine
I just came across what is perhaps the most insightful, well written piece of commentary on the future of the
The Sweet Taste of Freedom: Austria’s Ruster Ausbruch Wines
It’s hard to imagine an age when wine might have literally been seen as treasure. Certainly those of us with
Vinography Images: Old Vine Zin
Old Vine Zin ALEXANDER VALLEY, CA: A dormant Sonoma County Zinfandel vineyard covered in frost during the winter. INSTRUCTIONS: Download
The Beauty of Blaufrankisch: Tasting Wines from Leithaberg, Austria
My first tastes of Austrian red wine were without context, and I will admit, not favorable. In tasting through the
The Essence of Wine: Red Berries
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch In the depths of the forest, shafts of sunlight pierce through dark green canopies, illuminating
In Pursuit of California Balance
Clumsy. Overripe. High alcohol. Over oaked. Fruit driven. Massive. Sweet. Made for Mr Parker’s Palate. The historical stereotype of California
How Would You Like an All-Expenses-Paid Wine Trip?
File this under things I always meant to do but have never gotten around to…. Every year an organization called
And the Winners of Rhone Rangers Tasting Tickets Are…
Thanks to all who entered the Limerick Raffle. We had some choice submissions (see below). The two names I picked
Weinlaubenhof Kracher, Burgenland, Austria: Current Releases
When it comes to dessert wines, most people have heard of Sauternes or ice wine (location unspecific). Perhaps some have
The Taste of Zweigelt
If you can tear yourself away from the gorgeous facades and ancient spires of Vienna, to head south-southeast as if
Vinography Images: Vineyard Laundry
Vineyard Laundry HEALDSBURG, CA: Two lines of recently washed clothes hang to dry on a makeshift laundry line strung across
Aubert de Villaine on Fake Wines
. “We didn’t realize there was so much controversy.” De Villaine is, of course, the co-director of Domaine de la
The 2012 International Pinot Noir Celebration: July 27-29, McMinnville, Oregon
There are wine tastings, and then there are wine tastings. And then, there are experiences that completely transcend a bunch
The Essence of Wine: Tropical Fruits
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch The languid allure of the tropics finds some of its most sensuous expression in the
Write a Limerick by March 17th, Win Tickets to Rhone Rangers
Annual Rhone Rangers Tasting in San Francisco is certainly one of Just a reminder, folks. You have until March 14th
Vinography Images: Vintage Champagne
Vintage Champagne EPERNAY, FRANCE: Perrier-Jouet vintage 2000 champagne in the famous “flower bottle” quitely ages in an underground cave. When
