Happy Sake Day!
Today, October first, is Sake Day, or Nihonshu no Hi as designated by the Japanese sake brewing industry. Of course,
FallFest 2006 Food and Wine Tasting, Oct. 7th, San Francisco
It seems like every major city has a dozens food and wine festivals every year. San Francisco, compared to many
Wine on eBay: Buyer Beware
There’s buying wine at auction, and then there’s buying wine at auction. Professionally run wine auctions by established companies that
The First Real Study on Global Warming and Vineyards
It’s nearly already a cliché: start buying land in Sweden, because soon you’ll be able to grow grapes there. There
The Best Italian Wines: Announcing The 2007 Tre Bicchieri
There are very few awards for that mean anything in this modern age we live in. There are so many
Vinography Reviews a Bunch of Kosher Wines
To say that I’m Jewish would be a stretch. Yes, technically I believe I could become a member of the
Now Where Did I Leave That Bottle?
Red wine is good for everything. But you already knew that. If you read this blog only more than once
Tasting Notes For Some of The Best Champagnes in The World
In addition to the side benefit of providing you, my readers, with information about a large number of wines, I
How Would You Score That Magazine?
My recent rant about a column in the Wine Spectator drew all sorts of responses from readers. As one regular
The First Sommelier Pope
I don’t know about you, but I get spam all the time telling me that my MBA, PHD, or other
2004 Palmina Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara County
You know how some entrepreneurs seem to start businesses in their sleep? They create a company, make it profitable or
What is The Wine Spectator Afraid Of?
Ladies and gentlemen, I would like August 31, 2006 to go down in modern wine publishing history. This is officially
Corison Winery, Napa: Current Releases
It’s hard to get attention in the world of wine. Many wineries and winemakers struggle their entire careers for recognition,
Wine, New York, and Web 2.0
When it comes to the Internet, I’m sandwiched between skeptic and cynic with a little bit of realist included along
Which Champagne Should I Buy?: WBW#25 Roundup Posted
All I have to say is that I’m glad as hell I never have to run for class president against
Feudi di San Gregorio, Campania, Italy: Current Releases
The Campania region of south-western Italy has never had an easy time of it. Plagued in ancient times by eruptions
Sunscreen For Grapes
Before I go shooting my mouth off about how silly an idea this is, I’d like to seriously ask if
Art and Wine: Wine Posters on Exhibit in San Francisco, 9/17/06
For those aesthetically inclined wine lovers living in San Francisco. On Sunday, which happens to be French Heritage day (who
NV Henri Billiot Fils “Cuvee Laetitia” Tete de Cuvee Champagne, Ambonnay, France
I’m not a huge sparkling wine drinker, but many of the wine lovers I know are Champagne nuts. They literally
