Giaconda Winery, Beechworth, Australia: Current Releases
I’m an armchair student of geology. There was a time when I thought I was going to be a mineralogist.
Tasting some of Australia’s “First Families of Wine”
For all of its decidedly New World status when it comes to wine, Australia has some extraordinary winemaking heritage. Some
Masters of Wine to Begin Conferring Honorary Titles
I must confess, I fantasize about having a life with enough free time (and cash flow) to allow me to
The Champagne and Sparkling Wine Conference: April 16-17, New Orleans
Chances are, you don’t drink nearly enough Champagne. I don’t either, and I try to make an effort. Chances are
Tasting the Artisans of Barossa Wines
I’ve just spent a couple of days in Australia’s Barossa Valley, with its rolling hills of ancient rock worn down
Yarra Yering Winery, Yarra Valley, Australia: Current Releases
The greatest wines of the world are undeniably a product of place, embodying the particular constellation of elements that can
Pebble Beach Food and Wine 2010: April 8-11, Pebble Beach, CA
Once upon at time, there was but one major event for food and wine enthusiasts looking to experience some of
Castagna Winery, Beechworth, Australia: Current Releases
The little house with a peaked roof pokes up over the crest of the hill, and the vineyards in the
Some Initial Tastes from Australia
As many of you know, I’m currently tasting my way around Australia. I spent my first three days visiting the
Wines of Portugal Tasting: April 5th, San Francisco
I’m currently traipsing around Australia and was very interested to meet a winemaker who was excited about the new section
Off to Australia to Taste Some Wine
I’m headed to Australia for almost two weeks to explore the side of the continent I haven’t been to. That
2010 Rhone Rangers Tasting: March 27-28, San Francisco
I love watching the green buds burst forth on the trees this time of year, hard on the heels of
Brittan Vineyards, Willamette Valley, OR: Inaugural Releases
Expressed briefly, making a great wine is rather quite simple. You find the right piece of ground; you put the
San Francisco Vintner’s Market: April 10-11, San Francisco
Sometimes you hear an idea and wonder to yourself, exactly why it’s taken someone so long to come up with
Where Malbec Comes From: Tasting the Wines of Cahors
One of my greatest pleasures as a wine lover (OK wine geek) is learning about a wine region by tasting
Vinography Images: The Golden Oak
The Golden Oak One of my favorite features of Northern California vineyards are the majestic oaks that shade many of
El Dorado Winery Association Tasting: March 20, San Francisco
One of the trends in the wine industry I’m happiest about involves the increasing initiative that wine regions are taking
An Open Letter to Warren Buffett, Wine and Spirits Distributor
Dear Mr. Buffett, Congratulations on your purchase of Empire Distributing, and roughly 25% of the wine and spirits distribution business
Wine, Health, Science and Journalism: A Study in Headlines
I consume a lot of wine news. When I say a lot, I mean literally almost everything that’s published for
