2005 Domaine de Chateau Gaillard Saumur, Loire Valley, France
The Loire Valley is perhaps one of the most underrated and unexplored (by most Americans) wine producing regions in France.
A Roundup of Today’s Wine News
Some days are better for wine news than others, but today was particularly special, as the wine world was out
Obata Shuzo Manotsuru “Yososaku” Junmai Daiginjo, Niigata Prefecture
Sake brewing has a long and storied history in Japan, and because of the island nation’s relative isolation, many breweries
The 2008 American Wine Blog Award Winners
This morning, Tom Wark announced the winners of the 2008 American Wine Blog Awards, and I’m thrilled to share that
Letting Kids Drink Some Wine at Home: The Debate
If you haven’t seen it already, I heartily encourage you check out an excellent article and blog post by Eric
Chianti Tasting: April 21, New York City
For as great a wine town as it is, fantastic public tasting opportunities don’t come around all that often in
2004 Ridge Vineyards “Monte Bello” Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains
As Paul Draper was inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame a couple of weeks ago in a ceremony at
My Next Wine Vacation: Paris Pawn Shops
As a kid, I badly wanted to be an archaeologist for a period of time. When I was twelve, I
Stop Whining About High Alcohol Wines
It’s time for my fellow journalists, winemakers, and opinionated wine lovers to stop whining about high alcohol wines. Along with
The Best Grenache in California: Tasting Rhone Rangers 2008
Maybe I’m getting old, but I just didn’t have the energy to taste 300 wines last weekend when the Rhone
Humbly Asking for Your Vote
The finalists for the 2008 edition of the American Wine Blog Awards have been announced today, and I’m pleased to
Vinography Images: Hairy Vines
Hairy Vines “Winter is always my favorite season to shoot in vineyards, and this photograph is a perfect example of
Wine Blogging Wednesday #44 Announced: Gary Says “Drink French Cab Franc”
What happens when the wine blogosphere meets the movement that is Gary Vaynerchuk and his nation of Vayniacs? We’re about
Book Review: The Oxford Companion to Wine by Jancis Robinson
As casual wine lovers, we live in the daily romance of wine. We thrive on the pleasures of a great
Why Are All Wine Studies Done on Mice and Alcoholics?
Scientists are supposed to be really smart folks, aren’t they? Then why, in their valiant attempts to understand the effects
Cooper-Garrod Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains: Current Releases
One of the greatest joys in my life remains the feeling I get when stumbling upon a small winery whose
1974 Charles Krug “Vintage Selection – Lot F1” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Do you want to know a little secret? I’m probably going to catch hell for telling you, especially from my
WBW#43 Roundup Has Been Posted: Comfort Wines
When you just need to detox, and you curl up quietly on the couch with a favorite bottle, what wine
Food and Wine Pairing is Just a Big Scam
Did I just say that? Yes I did. And increasingly I’m hearing it from wine professionals that I know —
