Sorry, We Own That Word
This is a rant about wine. But more than that, it’s a rant about the sorry state that western civilization
San Francisco Wine Bar: Yield
San Francisco has seen an explosion in wine bars in the last six to eight months. Thankfully these newcomers have
2005 Baker Lane “Hurst Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Some people seem to get into the wine business through sheer determination. After years of saving, scraping, dreaming and planning,
The End of An Attitude
Much has discussion been brewing this past two weeks around the announced demise of Wine X Magazine. For those who
San Francisco Wine Bar: CAV
I’ve long wished for a warm place to sit while I inevitably end up waiting for a table at San
Vinography Images: The Hidden Vineyard
The Hidden Vineyard “Yes, there is a vineyard under all this fog. When you are in wine country the landscape
Coming to France’s Rescue
I love French wine. I really do. I love lots of other wines, too, but the wines of France hold
The Best 2005 Napa Cabernet: Tasting Premiere Napa Valley ’07
Who wouldn’t want to shop around at this bake sale, especially if there were free samples of everything? I joined
The French Wine Affaire: March 4th, San Francisco
If there’s one thing we don’t need more of in San Francisco, it is public tastings of California wine. Nearly
Domaine de Nizas, Languedoc, France: Current Releases
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard friends say “I can’t really afford French wine.” Even after I
Pruning Away
Raking the small stones of gardens, sweeping the autumn leaves, washing stone floors, sanding a deck — the repetition and
Vinography Images: Blue Trees
Blue Trees, Sonoma “I made this image on a rainy day in Sonoma. Though it may come as a surprise,
2007 American Wine Blog Awards Announced
This morning the winners of the 2007 American Wine Blog Awards were announced. Perhaps the most visible set of awards
Men, Please Don’t Be Wine Assholes
It’s rare that I feel like I’m in a position to give advice to an entire population, but damn it,
San Francisco Wine Bar: The London Wine Bar
Every wine bar needs to have something to make it different from all the others. Not all have a claim
ERI Pre-Auction Tasting: February 24th, San Francisco
So, you interested in taking my advice to learn more about wines you might not normally be able to afford?
How to Taste Wines You Can’t Afford
One of the perennial conundrums for the newly ambitious wine lover involves the lack of perspective with which to judge
2004 San Sakana Cellars “Los Madres Vineyard” Syrah, Carneros, Sonoma
There are only a few people who wake up one morning after a long professional career and decide that they
Last Day to Vote
Today is the last day to vote in the American Wine Blog Awards. To those of you who have already
