Farmer Fizz: Tasting the Terry Theise Champagne Portfolio
Ask most people to name a good Champagne, and most will likely stall after a couple of well known names
2002 Ferrari “Perlé” Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine, Trentino, Italy
Who knows what it is, exactly, about sparkling wine that entices us so. But go to any wine region around
Vinography Images: The Harvest
The Harvest This image needs little introduction. It captures the tireless work that is still going on in vineyards all
San Diego Bay Wine & Food Fesival: November 18-22, San Diego
Here in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’re spoiled by a proliferation of wine tasting events that afford the opportunity
Pinot Days 2009 Tasting: November 13-14, Chicago
While those of us on the West Coast are still lingering in the illusion of Autumn, the chill has descended
Did You Hear That Sound? Wine Retailers Sigh in Relief
Wine retailers all across the country, and especially online today breathed a big sigh of relief. Probably more than a
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,
