Secrets of the Sommeliers: The Panel Version at IPNC
At the International Pinot Noir Celebration in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the wine tasting and eating is occasionally punctuated by pursuits
The Funniest Wine Speech Ever?: Joshua Wesson Addresses the 2011 Graduating Class at IPNC
The International Pinot Noir Celebration in Oregon’s Willamette Valley that I attended last weekend was, true to form, delightful. This
Vinography Images: Sunflower Vineyard
Sunflower Vineyard HOPLAND, CA – 2006: Sunflowers are planted in between rows of organically grown Chardonnay grapevines near Hopland in
2011 Family Winemakers Tasting: August 21, San Francisco
Size isn’t everything, they say, but sometimes it’s mighty impressive. The yearly Family Winemakers tasting in San Francisco has as
25 Years of Collaboration: A Panel Discussion at IPNC 2011
that I attended last weekend was celebrating more than just good Pinot Noir. It was also celebrating its 25th year
The Global Allure of Pinot Noir
in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. I’m still editing my notes from that, with more posts to come, but I wanted to
The Joy of Pink Pinot: Tasting at the 2011 IPNC
Regular readers will know that I’m a fan of everything pink when it comes to wine. Rosé is one of
Vinography Images: Veraison
Veraison ANNAPOLIS, CA – 2006: A cluster of Pinot Noir grapes is shown undergoing verasion. Annapolis is located in the
Off to Drink Some Pinot: IPNC 2011
I spent the evening on the crest of a hill overlooking the Willamette Valley watching the sun set over the
Hungary: Where It’s Tough to be a Wine Critic
Here in America, our government doesn’t produce its own wine, it just reserves the right to monopolize the power to
Congratulations To the Winners of the 2011 Wine Blog Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Wine Blog Awards, which were announced this afternoon at the annual Wine Bloggers
Vinography Images: Veeder Vineyard
Veeder Vineyard MT. VEEDER, NAPA VALLEY, CA – 2006: A Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard is nestled between the pine trees on
Domaine Skouras, Greece: Current Releases
“Now with 27 vintages under my belt, there is not one vintage the same. It’s like having 27 different kids,
2011 Sonoma Coast Wine Festival: August 5-7, Occidental, CA
Regular readers know that I’m a fan of large public wine tastings, and that I recommend them highly to all
Should Wine Writers (or Bloggers) Be Friends With Winemakers?
Warning: wine writer navel gazing ahead. If you’re not interested in such discussions, go read a wine review. Us wine
Vinography Images: Cabernet Clusters
Cabernet Clusters ALEXANDER VALLEY, SONOMA COUNTY, CA – 2008: A microscopic cluster of tiny cabernet sauvignon grapes begin to form
Being Proud of Your Country’s Wine Doesn’t Mean Anything if You Don’t Drink It
There are a few things you can count on no matter where you are in history. One of them is
Stupid Wine Name of the Century
By night I write here about wine. By day I spend my time in the world of branding, customer experience,
Santorini Wines: Reviews and Impressions
As many of you readers know, I spent about 10 days in Greece on a press trip a couple of
