2006 Cadaretta Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington
I make it my habit to pay attention to new, small wineries. Generally that means seeking them out at public
How to Kill a Wine Brand
In my other life, the one I lead in the business world, I’ve been involved with or close to the
Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting: September 28, San Francisco
I need to come clean about something. It wasn’t too many years ago that I really didn’t care for Champagne.
Who is the Average Wine Consumer?
Perhaps the American wine market needs its own persona incarnate like Joe the Plumber. We’ll call her Jane the Accountant.
Top Wines of Sonoma: Tasting Notes from Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Two weeks ago, under idyllic clear skies, I joined about 700 other wine lovers to wander around a winery lawn
Wine & Spirits Top 100 Tasting, 2009: October 14, San Francisco
I beat the drum a lot about public wine tastings. They are the best way for wine lovers to educate
Kutch Wines, Sonoma: Current Releases
Every wine has a story behind it. Some are better than others. Every wine has a dream behind it. Some
2006 Girard Winery “Artistry” Red Wine, Napa
You can often tell just how much someone loves Napa wine from their familiarity with the sub-appellations or American Viticultural
The World’s Best Sake: Tasting at the Joy of Sake Soiree 2009
, which is the largest (and only?) sake competition held outside of Japan. Much to my continued delight, America seems
Vinography Images: In The Mustard
In the Mustard Mustard, a common signature of Spring vineyards in Napa may be pretty to look at, but it
Book Review: The Psychology of Wine by Evan and Brian Mitchell
Review by W. Blake Gray I hate this book. I hate this book primarily because its title is misleading. Though
Natural Wine: The Panel Transcript
I find it quite fascinating that in many ways, the cutting edge of winemaking today involves a return to quite
California’s Best Boutique Wines: Tasting Family Winemakers 2009
For those unfamiliar, Family Winemakers is a marketing association that represents family owned wineries throughout California. By virtue of its
Vinography Images: Vine Color
Vine Color Harvest has begun in many places in North America, and soon the vines will begin to take on
Joy of Sake Tasting 2009: September 10 – SFO, September 24 – NYC
I absolutely love the fact that we’ve reached a point in this country where I don’t need to explain why
Gold Medals Do Not Mean Good Wine: Actual Proof?
Bear with me while I get this out of the way: I told you so. I’ve taken a lot of
Anaba Wines, Sonoma: Inaugural Releases
One of my greatest pleasures remains the surprise and delight of opening the very first wines made by a new
2001 Gravner “Anfora” Ribolla Gialla, Friuli, Italy
When it comes to winemaking there’s New World, and there’s Old World. There’s new school, and of course, there’s old
Vinography Images: Old Vine
Old Vine The whorls and gnarls of old vines are like fingerprints. I never get tired of looking at their
