Vinography Images: Sonoma Fog
Sonoma Fog HEALDSBURG, SONOMA COUNTY, CA: A rolling hillside vineyard in front of the Hanna Vineyards tasting room and winery
International Crime Syndicate Strikes… German Vineyards!?
In several places in the Southern German wine regions of Pfalz and Württemberg, thieves have been making off with hundreds
When I Look at a Wine, I See…
” his article explained how most “official” wine scoring methodologies (both those espoused by critics, as well as those taught
2009 Dry Creek Vineyard “Heritage” Zinfandel, Sonoma County
Driving through California’s wine country, with its carefully manicured vineyards carpeting huge swaths of the countryside, it’s easy to imagine
Pay For Play Wine Criticism: Everybody On Board
When I first heard about Sam Kim, the New Zealand blogger who was charging wineries to submit wine samples to
Vinography Images: Two Colors of Autumn
Two Colors of Autumn RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, CA – 2009: A pinot noir grape vineyard turns red and
Wine in India: Visiting Bangalore
This week finds me in Bangalore, India, traveling to meet a client and kick off a new project for my
2011 San Diego Wine and Food Festival: November 16-20, San Diego
I’m pretty sure at one point I’ve joked with someone that “San Diego is a pretty nice town, it’s just
Last Day to get a Discount at JancisRobinson.Com
As part of the announcement of my new column for Jancis Robinson, she’s offered Vinography subscribers a significantly discounted first
Vinography Images: Halloween Vineyard
Halloween Vineyard ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, CA: As the grape harvest winds down, a plastic Halloween pumpkin hangs from a
2007 Bodega del Fin del Mundo “Special Reserve Blend” Red Wine, Patagonia, Argentina
When I visited Argentina a few years ago, my trip was a mix of vacation and wine investigation, and, like
PinotFest 2011 Tasting: November 19, San Francisco
, a low key event held every year at Farallon Restaurant. Despite practically non-existent marketing or announcement, PinotFest quietly pulls
Book Review: Two New Takes on Natural Wine
Review by Tim Patterson. Alongside the profusion of wine bars and wine weeks focused on so-called “natural wines”–wines made with
Vinography Images: Noble Rot
Noble Rot MONTEREY COUNTY, CA – 2006: A closeup of a bunch of Chardonnay grapes affected by botrytis is viewed
2011 Pinot Days Tasting: November 12, Chicago
While those of us on the West Coast are still lingering in the illusion of Autumn, the chill has descended
Napa and the New Kid in Town
Napa Valley has been awash with nervous energy for the past week. And it has nothing to do with the
An Important and Exciting Announcement
As many of you know, writing about wine is hardly my full time employment. With a demanding day job and
Aspiring Wine Writer? Go West Young Scribe!
The wine world is made of dreams. Some people dream about drinking wine. Some people dream about making wine. And
