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
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
