The Joy of Spätlese: Tasting the 2008 German and Austrian Vintage from Terry Theise
The wine world needs more people like Terry Theise, the man I call the Shakespeare of Terroir. It’s so easy
The Best Pinot Noir in California?: Tasting Pinot Days 2009
The Pinot Days grand tasting event, which took place yesterday at Fort Mason in San Francisco, brings together one of
Do We Have eBay to Thank for All That Counterfeit Wine?
If you aren’t yet aware of the fact that fake wine is a big deal, you will be soon. It’s
Giacomo Conterno Barolo and Barbera: Italy’s Greatest Wines?
Because of our deep history with wine, the standards by which we judge today’s efforts must be placed within the
Vinography Images: Lone Trees
Lone Trees Every week, photographer Andy Katz sends me a new image to post here for your viewing pleasure. I
International Pinot Noir Conference: July 24-26, McMinnville, OR
There are wine tastings, and then there are wine tastings. And then, there are experiences that completely transcend a bunch
Denshu Hyakuyonju “140” Junmai Daiginjo, Aomori Prefecture
By W. Blake Gray One of the main characteristics of Japanese is its vagueness. Language is culture, and Japanese helps
Highlights from the 2009 Aspen Food & Wine Classic
I just returned from a weekend as a speaker at the 27th annual Aspen Food & Wine Classic, the grandaddy
Vinography Images: A New Leaf
A New Leaf So much attention is paid to the fruit of the vine. Everything in wine, at least from
2006 Hourglass “Blueline Estate” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
There is no single recipe for greatness when it comes to Napa wine, but starting with a great plot of
Pinot Days Festival and Tasting: June 24-28, San Francisco
It’s hard to believe there was once a time that San Francisco had no major public wine tasting focused on
2005 Lieff “Auberge Road Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa
There are people who start wineries and work for a long time to get to the point that their names
Book Review: Grape Man of Texas by Sherrie McLeRoy and Roy Renfro
Review by Alfonso Cevola. Twenty-five years ago, I got a call from a client of mine, originally from Bordeaux, who
2006 Hall “Exzellenz” Sacrashe Vineyard Proprietary Red Wine, Rutherford, Napa
The pleasures of childhood call to us as adults. The tug of nostalgia is so great that we so often
Vinography Images: Below the Fog
Below the Fog While I often find myself praying for sun in San Francisco, I don’t ever tire of the
Fontanella Family Wines, Napa: Inaugural Releases
When it comes to family-run wineries, I always enjoy seeing how the many different roles and responsibilities involved in a
Golden Glass Tasting: June 21, San Francisco
There aren’t many “secret” public wine tastings in San Francisco, but for several years, the Golden Glass tasting was about
2004 Erba Mountainside Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
In Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series of science fiction books, the main character has invented a science called Psychohistory for predicting
