Drink the Wine You Like, No Matter What Scientists Say
I am often approached (in person and online) by budding wine lovers looking for guidance navigating what they see as
Oriel Wines: Current Releases
There are those who suggest that the moment that wine went wrong when it became more than just what a
The Best Wines of the Year: Tasting the Wine & Spirits Top 100
The difference between a good public wine tasting and a bad one can be quite dramatic. The bad ones are
2007 Craggy Range “Zebra Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
A relatively compact landmass, New Zealand nonetheless seems to possess every possible topography and climate. Tropical rainforests, glaciers, arid plains,
Requesting the Favor of Your Vote: the Foodbuzz Blog Awards
There was a time a year or two ago when it seemed like every month there was some other set
Musings on Vanity Wineries
There aren’t a lot of pejorative terms in the world of wine, but I’ve heard the term “Vanity Winery” more
Pinot on the River Festival 2009: October 23-25, Healdsburg, CA
Now is a wonderful, if slightly manic time to be wandering around wine country. Harvest is, for some, complete, and
Blackbird Vineyards, Napa: Current Releases
As you likely know, I make it my business to keep my eye on new California wineries, especially in Napa
Vinography Images: Golden Globe
Golden Globe I love how this little grape looks like its own little universe. Zoom in farther and it might
Bond Estates, Napa: A Retrospective Tasting
Like the saying goes, if I had a nickel for every time I’d heard or read about a winery “sparing
Book Review: Resveratrol by Matilde Parente
Review by Tim Patterson. This is a short booklet, no frills, on a very focused topic, and will tell you
Wine Blogs are Now* Regulated by the FTC
This morning the Federal Trade Commission announced a new set of rules specifically targeting blogs like this one. In short,
Shipping Wine in the Heat: Speed and Styrofoam
I order most of my wine online. Hell, even when I’m buying it at a store in my city, I
Wine Will Never Smell the Same Again: Luca Turin and the Science of Scent
I’ve recently discovered someone that I think may be perhaps the greatest writer of tasting notes in the history of
Vinography Images: Heavenly Light
Heavenly Light When I saw this photo I felt like I instantly recognized the location. Not that I knew the
Lodi Wine Festival on Treasure Island: October 11, San Francisco
I have been quite happy to see an increase in the frequency and number of public wine tastings held by
Tasting Notes for Top Champagnes of the World
You might call me a born-again Champagne fanatic. There was a time when I didn’t care for the stuff, but
2007 S.A. Prüm “Wehlener Sonnenuhr” Riesling Kabinett , Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany
As you know, I think wine reviews should be more than just tasting notes and scores. They should be the
Monterey Wine Festival 2009: October 1-2, Monterey, CA
Wine tastings come and go, and while most are a good opportunity to taste a wide range of wines of
