Escarpment, Martinborough, NZ: Current Releases
There’s something quite romantic about a wine region whose every hill bears a name given long ago, and whose byways
Why Waiters Should Know Wine
Before I continue, I want to go on record as having acknowledged how lucky I am. I live in San
The Value of The Label
You can file this under the heading “Yeah, well we all knew that anyway,” but I find it fascinating to
2003 Bibich Debit, Skradin (North Dalmatia), Croatia
In my last post here on Vinography I mulled, tongue-in-cheek about the impact of wine on the hallowed halls of
Wine Builds Civilization
Those who might claim that wine connoisseurship is merely a rarified and unproductive pursuit of the leisure class take notice!
Respectfully Asking for Your Vote
Well readers, it’s that time of year. The closest the wine and food blogging world gets to Oscar season. Today
Vinography Images: Vineyard One
Vineyard One “There’s always a period of adjustment to any new shooting location. It takes me a little bit of
Felton Road Winery, Central Otago, NZ: Current Releases
Go as far back in human storytelling as you like, the myth of the evil twin or the dark child
Wine Blog Pioneering: The New York Cork Club
Just to warn you in advance, this is a shameless plug. But it’s an interesting one, I promise. Every few
New Zealand Restaurants: Impressions and Recommendations
Some readers have asked about the food and restaurants in New Zealand, and really there’s only one, maybe two restaurants
More New Zealand Wine Reviews: Central Otago
Ruth and I have (sadly) returned from New Zealand — a little sunburned, a little heavier, and with an aching
Does That Bunch of Grapes Look Anxious?
If you’re a devotee of small producers or high-end wines of any kind, most likely you’ve heard the phrases “reduced
The Corporation Behind Your Favorite Vineyard
Despite the gnashing of teeth and tearing of hair by liberals and conservatives alike, the world is becoming globalized. And
Vinography Images: Hawkeye Mountain Estate
Hawkeye Mountain Estate “The thing I like most about this image is the lack of the obvious vineyard rows. After
More New Zealand Wine Reviews: Hawkes Bay
We’re still tooling around New Zealand, but will (sadly) be returning home to the post-holiday grind in California. While Ruth
More New Zealand Wine Reviews: Martinborough
Hello and happy holidays from New Zealand. Ruth and I have now visited the Central Otago, Martinborough, and Hawkes Bay
WBW#29 Has Been Announced: Drink Biodynamic
Wine Blogging Wednesday #29 has been announced. It will be hosted by my friends Jack and Joanne over at Fork
A Menu For Hope III Wrap Up
The official number: $58,256.70. That’s how much we’ve raised for the UN Food Programme with this year’s Menu For Hope
Chard Farm Winery, Central Otago, NZ: Current Releases
New Zealand’s Central Otago wine region, as is common with many “newer” wine regions in their early stages of development,
