2004 Caymus “Special Selection” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
To say some wines need no introduction is both a truism and also a disservice. There are indeed some wines,
PinotFest 2007 Tasting: November 17, San Francisco
You can’t get enough Pinot Noir can you? I know, I know, YOU enjoyed the grape long before that silly
Book Review: Educating Peter, by Lettie Teague
Review by Jessica Yadegaran. If wines were movies, what would be your Citizen Kane? After all, one man’s genre-defining epic
Money Alone Will Not Save European Wine
The European wine industry, especially the French wine industry, needs a serious shot in the arm. It has needed one
Vinography Images: Smoky Mountains
Smoky Mountains “This image was taken in the midst of the winter fog in Sonoma. It reminds me of a
Iron Horse Vineyards, Green Valley, Sonoma: Current Releases
Spending my summers in Sonoma County starting at about the age of five, I have soft-focus memories of wine tasting
As The Wine World Turns
One of the things I like about the world of wine has to do with the people. On the whole,
New Ways of Pairing Wine
It was about time for something new in the world of wine, don’t you think? I don’t know about you,
Book Review: The Science of Wine: From Vine to Glass, by Jamie Goode
Review by Tim Patterson. Jaime Goode is one of the best popular science writers in the English language, and fortunately
2003 Meyer Family Cellars Syrah, Mendocino
There are some California appellations that need no introduction, others that will ring a bell for experienced wine lovers, and
Hananomai Junmai Ginjo, Shizuoka Prefecture
By W. Blake Gray Winemakers generally have more interesting stories to tell than sake master brewers (“toji”). Naturally, I’m here
Vinography Images: Stark Vines on a Hill
Stark Vines on a Hill “We’re approaching winter in wine country. More and more vines will start looking like this
26th Annual Beaujolais and Beyond Tasting: November 17, San Francisco
Every year on the third Thursday in November, the French have a tradition of celebrating the harvest by drinking Beaujolais
The Best of Italian Wine: Gambero Rosso Winners for 2008
There are very few awards for that mean anything in this modern age we live in. There are so many
Tasting the Wine & Spirits Top 100 Wineries for 2007
There are public wine tastings and then there are public wine tastings. The difference between the good ones and the
Vinography Images: Winter Morning
Winter Morning “In the mornings, the winter fog has this ability to separate the landscape into different layers, making some
Chicago Pinot Days 2007: November 9-10, Chicago
Hey Chicago, listen up! If you live in the Windy City and you love wine — you know who you
Bay Area Michelin Stars for 2008
If only the Oscars™ were released with this little fanfare each year, we might all get on with our lives
Vinography Images: Stark Vines
Stark Vines “This image was made on Hawkeye Mountain in Sonoma county. I’ve mentioned before that Winter is my favorite
