W. Blake Gray on Sake
Irrashaimase! Welcome to Sakography. (Rice-ography?) We’re in the golden age of sake on this planet: sake has never been better
San Francisco Wine Bar: Parea
One of the enduring mysteries of San Francisco will always be why in the world it took the Mission so
2005 René Noël Legrand “La Chaintrée” Cabernet Franc, Saumur Champigny, Loire Valley, France
Lots of people I know have a “house wine” — some bottle that they buy in much larger quantities than
Vinography Images: Crest of the Vineyard
Crest of The Vineyard “I love the way this image, like so many of Michael’s vineyard photos, captures the symbiotic
Much Ado about AVAs
AVA stands for American Viticultural Area, and refers to a designated geographical area that may be legally printed on a
Masters of Wine Champagne Tasting: September 17th, San Francisco
There was a time, I am not ashamed to admit, that I wasn’t really a fan of Champagne or sparkling
2007 Joy of Sake Tasting: September 13, San Francisco
It brings me great pleasure to not even really have to explain why a sake tasting in San Francisco might
Labor Day for Wine Lovers
Here in the United States we are celebrating our national holiday known as Labor Day. On the first Monday of
Mendocino Wine by The Bay: September 15th, San Francisco
I think the question I get asked the most when people find out that I spend several hours a day
Rolf Binder Wines, Barossa, Australia: Current Releases
Some of my favorite people in the world are those who offer no affect of their knowledge, even when you’re
1970 Chateau Gazin Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
It shows a particular breed of idiocy that the American public has turned its nose up at a grape as
Good For a Glass and a Laugh
The wine world desperately needs more humor. I only wish I had the talents to provide it. At the very
Vinography Images: Rose Hill
Rose Hill “This image was made in a vineyard in Sonoma. Sometimes the most simple observations end up generating the
The Inexact and Ancient “Science” of Growing Stuff
Farmers, that is, people who spend pretty much all day trying to coax living things out of the soil are
Vinography’s Wine Aroma Card Now Available in French
When I published the Vinography Aroma Card in November of last year I had no idea that it was going
2005 Bodegas Colomé “Estate” Malbec, Salta, Argentina
Once upon a time, I went to Argentina looking for the good wine. Frankly I couldn’t understand what all the
Caribineri di Vino. AKA: Sommelier Cops.
Sometimes I really do just feel like everything in Europe is better. Of course, I know that this is just
Stop Telling Us What to Taste
It will be very easy for you to take this the wrong way. I certainly won’t be surprised at reactions
Vinography Images: Winter Fog
Winter Fog “In the midst of all this heat washing across the country, I’m missing the cool winter weather that
