GOTCHA!: Wine Collector Rudy Kurniawan Arrested by the FBI
Though it may go unnoticed by a large part of the wine world, the high-end collecting and auction world was
The Essence of Wine: Cured Meats
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch For omnivores, the scent is unmistakable and for many, just as irresistible. From the smoky
A Brief Tale of Three Vintages in Napa Valley
For the past few years, just prior to the big barrel auction that the Napa Valley Vintners uses to fund
Book Review: A Toast to Bargain Wines by George Taber
Review by Tim Patterson Books and articles about bargain wines are a dime a dozen–check that, a nickel a dozen.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Burgundy: Current Releases
You don’t get very far in a journey towards being a wine lover without hearing the words “Romanée-Conti” spoken with
2009 Burgundy Vintage According to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Pick your metaphor. It’s the wine world’s equivalent of being invited to the White House for a dinner, or to
Vinography Images: Meadowfoam
Meadowfoam SONOMA COUNTY, CA: Flowers and vineyards come to life with new growth following a rain shower in Alexander Valley.
What Wine Drinkers Can Learn from Leonardo Da Vinci
, so a talk on creativity from him didn’t come entirely out of the blue. Even though wine was not
2012 Rhone Rangers Tasting: March 25, San Francisco
We’ve been having an odd winter here in San Francisco. Up until a few days ago it seemed like we
Book Review: The Chateauneuf-du-Pape Wine Book by Harry Karis
It’s not entirely clear to me which is more remarkable: the fact that before this book was published there was
The Essence of Wine: Chocolate
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch Montezuma’s gift was given first to the heavens, and only then to the rest of
Napa’s Best Cabernet: Tasting at Premiere Napa Valley 2012
It looks like the California wine industry is officially out of the recession. Yesterday, at the annual Premiere Napa Valley
Vinography Images: Napa Frost Protection
Napa Frost Protection NAPA, CA: A Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is sprayed with water to protect the dormant vines from frost.
2012 New York Wine Expo: March 2-4, New York City
OK New Yorkers, listen up. Most of the time, America looks your way with envy. You’ve got the best restaurants,
The Essence of Wine: Pepper
Image © 2012 Leigh Beisch Lives were lost. Empires were built. The new world was discovered. All for the sharp
Next Week: My First Wine Trip to Germany and Austria
I’ve always wondered just how many Rieslings I could taste in a single day before my teeth cracked and fell
Wine, Rap, and the Power of Product Placement
comes out that glorifies the grape, and sales shoot through the roof. Rap may well be the best thing that
Spottswoode Estate, Napa: Current Releases
Great wines are always tapestries of story, with people and place making up the warp and weft of their fabric.
2012 World of Pinot Noir Tasting: March 2-3, Shell Beach, CA
, held every March in the little seaside town of Shell Beach. Over two days, Pinot Noir producers from all
