Food and Wine Pairing is Junk Science
Like the endless stream of lousy paintings sold at garage sales, or the ceaseless arguments for why climate change isn’t
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/29/20
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Vinography Images: The Boat is Empty
The Boat is Empty SANTA YNEZ, CA – AUGUST 11: A canoe floats on a vineyard pond at Refugio Ranch,
Ending the Aesthetic Fallacy of Heavy Bottles
Wine producers the world over invest in unusually thick, heavy wine bottles for the sake of impressive brand aesthetics. But
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/22/20
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#KeepWineAlive: Deals From Wineries in Trying Times
This article could be about any number of sectors of the economy. But around here we’re focused on wine. So
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 3/15/20
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Vinography Images: Spring Growth
Spring Growth SANTA MARIA, CA: A Chardonnay grapevine in a Tepusquet Bench vineyard begins to unfurl under warm, sunny skies,
How to Buy Wine While Self-Isolating
We’re all going to be stuck at home for a while. That means we will need wine. And lots of
How the Government (and You) Can Save the Wine Industry From Coronavirus
Those that have been paying attention know by now that the American wine and food industries are facing an existential
Too Many Grapes in CA and WA
America’s two most important winegrowing states are suffering serious over-supply while demand slackens. One of the most hotly anticipated press
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/15/20
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Vinography Images: A River Runs Through the Vines
A River Runs Through the Vines SANTA YNEZ, CA: The Santa Ynez River is viewed from Grimm’s Bluff Vineyard &
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Jason Lett
Episode 478 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Jason Lett of The Eyrie Vineyards in
The Best Brunellos: Tasting the 2015 Vintage on Tour
Anyone who doesn’t fall even just a little bit in love with Tuscany the first time they visit should probably
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/8/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 3/1/20
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Vinography Images: Somewhere Happy
Somewhere Happy SANTA YNEZ, CA: A dramatic rainbow pops out at Grassini Family Estate in Happy Canyon AVA, near Santa
WINeFare Women in Natural Wine Tasting: March 7, San Francisco
The wine world, tied as it is to cultural and historical traditions (or boat anchors, depending on your point of
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 3/1/20
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Vinography Images: Vineyard Vantage Point
Vineyard Vantage Point SANTA YNEZ, CA: The Vogelzang Vineyards along Happy Canyon Road are viewed from a high vantage point
Napa’s Epic Harvest: Tasting the 2018 Vintage at Premiere Napa Valley
Some people run a marathon once each year. That’s not my speed. Instead, I knuckle down and taste 200 Cabernets
Vinography Images: A Splash of Sun
A Splash of Sun LOMPOC, CA: A thick fog bank, broken up by shafts of sunlight that illuminate the vines,
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 2/16/20
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Threat of 100% Wine Tariff Lifted – For Now
The US wine industry just received a bittersweet Valentine. On 14 February, the Office of the United States Trade Representative
Vinography Images: From the Mist
From the Mist SANTA YNEZ, CA: The fog hangs close to the vines at Dierberg Star Lane Vineyards near Santa
I’m Calling Bullshit on Drone Wine Delivery
Most of us have been watching the Coronavirus disaster unfold like a slow moving train wreck around the world. It’s
2020 Sonoma Garagiste Festival: February 15, Sonoma
One of my favorite pastimes involves tasting wines made by small winemakers who either are just beginning their journeys to
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 2/9/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 2/2/20
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Vinography Images: Black Jewels
Black Jewels LOS OLIVOS, CA: A cluster of ripe Cabernet Franc grapes shine like jewels with morning dew in a
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 2/2/20
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Vinography Images: Happy Green
Happy Green LOMPOC, CA: A thick fog bank hangs along the Sta. Rita Hills at Sanford & Benedict Vineyard near
Sorry, But Wine Tariffs Are Still a HUGE Problem
A couple of weeks ago, I penned my usual monthly column for Jancis Robinson, focusing on the dire threat to
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 1/27/20
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 1/19/20
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Vinography Images: The Cool Distance
The Cool Distance SANTA MARIA, CA: Hillside Pinot Noir vineyards along the Tepusquet Bench are viewed in the late afternoon
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 1/19/20
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I’ll Drink to That: Author and Master of Wine, Mary Ewing-Mulligan
Episode 477 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features Mary Ewing-Mulligan, President of International Wine Center
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 1/12/20
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Vinography Images: Mirror to the Sky
Mirror to the Sky SANTA YNEZ, CA: Reflections on the irrigation pond at Grimm’s Bluff Vineyard & Winery are viewed
