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
Tasting The Wine & Spirits Top 100 Wines
I don’t believe in Top 100 lists, or any other list that purports to catalog the “Best Of” when it
WBW#27 Announced: Ice Wines
Do you ever wonder how someone figured out that artichokes were good to eat? I mean, someone had to really
The Masters of Wine on the Auction Block: Oct. 28 and Nov 1
No, this is not an opportunity to purchase a MW degree like those $99 diplomas advertisements you keep deleting out
Patton Valley Vineyard, Willamette Valley: Current Releases
When it comes to wineries I generally know I’m in for something good when I drive down a long dirt
The Cat Is Out of The Bag
Well, I wasn’t about to go announcing this anytime soon, but as some recent blog posts have spilled the beans,
Anne Amie Vineyards, Willamette Valley: Current Releases
It is easy to think of wineries as fixed, very permanent things. They are, after all, often expressed in very
You Can’t Call Your Wine That Anymore
We live in a world dominated by brands, a marketplace where name and image can make the difference between stunning
Inside The Kitchen, October 26-28, Half Moon Bay, CA
Fall and late Spring seem to be the times for major food and wine events on both coasts. Let’s just
New Wine Editor for The San Francisco Chronicle
Earlier in the year, the departure of Linda Murphy as editor of the Wine section was relatively big news in
Nightlife Napa Valley Tasting, October 18th, San Francisco
Too lazy to drive to Napa? Not sure you like the whole “tasting room” vibe? Would you rather sip wine
Messages In a Bottle: Wine Over Time
We all have times of silent reflection, meditation or prayer in which we voice to ourselves things both profound and
