2001 Weinrieder “Poysdorfer Schneiderberg” Riesling Eiswein, Weinviertel, Austria
Winemaking can be a nerve-wracking business. A lot of things can go wrong in the fermentation process, strange things happen
The James Beard Chef Awards Go Democratic
Venerable institutions often suffer more than normal companies and organizations when things go wrong internally. The Red Cross took a
Daimon Brewery, Katano City, Japan: Current Releases
I’m a sucker for a good story when it comes to what I’m drinking. Of course, what I’m drinking has
A Good Overview of France’s Problem
I’ve written often (bitingly, sometimes) about the woes of the French wine industry. I tend to give the French a
Messages In a Bottle: What’s New in The Wine World
The wine world moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss
25th Annual Beaujolais and Beyond Event: November 18th, San Francisco
I go to a lot of wine tasting events in San Francisco. Certainly almost all the major public events of
A Burgundy Winemaker’s Harvest Story
You know how there are some people you wish would just adopt you and drag you along on all their
2004 Argyros Estate “Barrel Select” White Wine, Santorini, Greece
I go out of my way to taste wines from up-and-coming, out of the way, and generally obscure wine regions.
The Saleswoman and The Critic
Thinking about a career in the wine world? Seems like a lot of people are interested in getting out from
Sonoma’s Best Pinot Noir: Tasting at Pinot on The River 2006
There’s nothing quite like spending a lazy sunny Autumn day amidst the shifting colors of the vineyard leaves sipping Pinot
Winter RAP Rose Tasting: November 15th, San Francisco
You know pink wine is making a comeback when a bunch of vintners and marketing folks think they can fill
It’s Like the Original Wine But Better
Thanks to a tip from Mark, one of my readers who is obviously more caught up on his wine blog
1996 Domaine Marcel Deiss “Burg” Riesling, Alsace
I can remember the first time I heard of a place called Alsace. I was sitting in my middle school
Tasting Pinot Noir Blind With Robert Parker
Earlier today, Robert M. Parker, Jr. sat in front of a sell-out audience of 100 at the Culinary Institute of
Kicking Them While They’re Down
After you’ve added insult to injury, what is your next step? Do you pile on ridicule? I almost don’t even
Where do Those Bubbles Come From?
I’ve always been a bit bemused when confronted with the phrase “food science.” There’s just something….hokey about it. I can’t
Tasting The Terry Theise Champagne Portfolio
The average wine consumer can name the number of champagne brands they know on the fingers of one hand. Many
Pinot On The River: October 27-29th, Santa Rosa
If you like California Pinot Noir, or if you’re interested in learning more about it, you should join me at
Measuring a Wine’s Cost a Different Way
I’m a bit behind on my reading of wine news, but as I was catching up this evening I stumbled
