Neal Family Vineyards, Napa: Current Releases
In some ways, if Mark Neal and his small winery, Neal Family Vineyards, didn’t make fantastic wines, it would be
Napa With Altitude Tasting: April 23, San Francisco
If you’ve been drinking wine long enough, especially California wine, you’ve probably heard the phrase “hillside fruit” or “mountain fruit.”
Dirty Tuscan Laundry
What’s a little bit of Cabernet between friends? Depends on who you ask. In California a little dash of Cabernet
Book Review: First Big Crush by Eric Arnold
Review by Christy McGill. Have you ever daydreamed about a different life? Perhaps one set in some sun-dappled, far-flung wine-making
Eat, Drink, and Be Green Earth Day Event: April 20, Sebastopol, CA
For the dedicated wine drinker, every holiday is a wine holiday. Not like we really need an excuse to celebrate
Vinography Images: The Wreath
The Wreath “I love how this image has the dim antiquity of an old Daguerrotype photograph. The mood transcends the
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
