Book Review: Vino Italiano: The Regional Wines of Italy
Review by Bill Rohwer. With dozens of wine regions, hundreds of grape varieties, and several overlapping classification systems, Italian wine
Vinography Images: Directional Rows
Directional Rows “This image was made at Couger Mountain Vineyard in Sonoma, and for me it’s all about the starkness
Announcing A Menu For Hope 2007
It’s that time of year. The giving time. And I need your help. Increasingly, popular bloggers are overwhelmed with opportunities
Book Review: North American Pinot Noir by John Winthrop Haeger
Review by Cole Danehower. If I were a grape, and someone wanted to write a book about me, I’d pray
Vinography Images: The Sun and The Fog
The Sun and The Fog “This is one of the coolest vineyard photos I’ve ever seen. The sun breaking through
WBW#40 Has Been Announced: Que Sirah Sirah
Some grapes just don’t get no respect. Petite Sirah might easily qualify as a member of that club. This grape
Jack Tastes Old…Wines
The generosity and collegiality of wine lovers remains one of the tiny miracles of wine for me. I am constantly
Tasting Our Way towards Terroir
If you want to get into an argument with a die hard wine lover, just bring up terroir — the
2006 HdV “De la Guerra” Chardonnay, Carneros
California’s Carneros AVA (American Viticultural Area) is unusual in many respects. It’s most well known eccentricity is that it exists
Book Review: What to Drink With What You Eat, by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg
Review by Jennie Schacht. If you have ever anguished over what to serve with your perfectly poached salmon, or what
Vinography Images: Spring Vineyard
Spring Vineyards “This image is from the Grizzly Ridge Estate in Sonoma County which is particularly beautiful because of its
Be a Wine Writer. And Be a Good One.
The wine world is made of dreams. Some people dream about drinking wine. Some people dream about making wine. And
WBW#39 Roundup Has Been Posted
Mmmm…. reasonably priced Burgundy. Fantasy or simply just a chore to find? A nice bottle under $25 is certainly possible
Vinography Aroma Card Now Available in German
When I published the Vinography Aroma Card one year ago I had no idea that it was going to be
Don’t Throw Out All That St. Emilion!
I know it’s too late for some of you. You’ve already thrown out all that St. Emilion wine that used
Book Review: Decantations, by Frank Prial
Review by Derrick Schneider. Frank Prial’s New York Times wine articles educated and entertained subscribers for more than 25 years.
Vinography Images: Sticks and Tree
Sticks & tree “Deep in Sonoma county I discovered this fantastic, chunky tree. I love the way it fills the
The Dream of Low Emission Wine
You can’t turn your head these days without catching sight of some new effort to build sustainability, greenness, and environmental
