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
Spain’s 10: Cocina Vanguardia, October 12-14, New York
The last time I was in Spain I didn’t know squat about food and wine. I was a poor, backpacking
2004 Kiona Vineyards Late Harvest Riesling, Red Mountain, Washington
Frequent readers know that I’m not the greatest fan of dessert wines. Most sweet wines just don’t have enough acidity
Extortion in Oregon Wine Tasting Rooms
I just got back from a lovely three day weekend of wine tasting and eating around the Willamette Valley and
The Names Keep Getting Worse
It’s hardly imaginable that the human race will ever run out of good ideas. On the other hand it’s quite
Wine & Spirits Top 100 Tasting, October 11th, San Francisco
You want to learn about wine? You enjoy trying new wines? You like to taste wine? I have the same
No Wine Allowed in This Taxicab
It’s all well and good to talk about religious pluralism. Freedom of speech. Multicultural society. As cocktail talk, or late
2002 Altair Bordeaux Blend “Grand Cru,” Cachapoal, Chile
Most of the wine that arrives on my doorstep does so predictably. I get a call or an e-mail from
Announcing The Michelin Guide Ratings to San Francisco
There’s a new restaurant ratings authority in San Francisco as of this morning. Today marks the release of the Michelin
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
