Vinography Images: Harvest Cascade
Harvest Cascade ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, CA – 2006: A vineyard worker throws a bin of harvested Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
Hitler as California Cult Winery Owner
What if Hitler was a California Cult Winery Owner? The use of a particular sequence from the 2004 movie Der
2011 Wine & Spirits Top 100 Tasting: October 12, San Francisco
I beat the drum a lot about public wine tastings. They are the best way for wine lovers to educate
2008 Star Lane Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley
There are those in the wine world who seek out (and often pay for) the best possible advice they can
Savor the Central Coast Tasting: October 1-2, Santa Margarita, CA
It’s often said (by me and others) that there’s never been a better time to be a wine lover. This
Vinography Images: Valley Wheat
Valley Wheat ANDERSON VALLEY, MENDOCINO COUNTY, CA – 2008: A unique collision of forest, rolling grassy hills, and green vineyards
Penché Winery, Napa: Recent Releases
As you might imagine, I get sent a lot of Cabernet from Napa. At first I eagerly anticipated the arrival
The Wisdom of the Crowd and Wine Critic Ratings
. I must admit, when I first saw the announcement of their existence, I assumed it was just some economists
How To Run a Top-Notch Press Trip or Wine Junket
On occasion, I write posts here that are specifically for the world of wine marketing and PR. Reactions to these
1988 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache Grand Cru, Burgundy
You don’t get very far in a journey towards being a wine lover without hearing the words “Romanée-Conti” spoken with
Vinography Images: Night Harvest
Night Harvest HEALDSBURG, CA – 2009: A bank of lights is used in the vineyard before sunrise to help workers
California Wine Rush Tasting: September 17, San Francisco
What does California taste like? A great many things glorious and delicious. And now you have a chance to taste
Sake Day Benefit Tasting: October 1, San Francisco
Japan has given many things to the world that I cherish, but few of them have an unofficial holiday that
Vinography Images: Napa Barrels
Napa Barrels NAPA VALLEY, CA – 2000: New oak barrels are ready to be filled with wine outside a winery
Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting: September 26, San Francisco
I never liked Champagne until I had the really good stuff. For years I went to weddings and New Year’s
Greek Wine: A Compendium of Tasting Notes
Occasionally I still dream of Greece. Warm breezes above the terra cotta roofs of Nafplion, grilled octopus and crisp rosé….
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend: September 2-4, 2011
Most people, when they come visit me in San Francisco and ask to be taken to wine country, assume that
Vinography Images: Silverado Fog
Silverado Fog NAPA, CA – 2009: A stand of trees overlooks a vineyard and blooming mustard through the morning fog
Wine in the Wilderness: Backcountry Wine Transport Techniques
As many of you know, I spent the past week in the wilderness. Specifically, I was floating down the Kisaralik
