The Blogger and The Critic’s Golden Tastebuds
When I was a kid, I didn’t have a television, but whenever I got the chance at a friend’s or
Wine Writers, Polish Your Résumés
Serious applicants only please. It has come to me through the top-secret grapevine that Linda Murphy, long-time wine editor at
2004 Sula Vineyards Chenin Blanc, Nashik, India
Regular readers know I jump at any opportunity to try interesting wines, especially from regions that I’m unfamiliar with. I’ve
The Trainwreck of an Online Wine Community
I don’t know a lot of things, but during my short time on this earth, I have observed what I
Familiar Bedfellows Now Go Commercial
In the category of “it’s about time” comes a recent announcement that seems to make perfect sense. At least to
2004 Arista Winery “Harper’s Rest” Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, CA
I first learned about Arista Winery late last year when I had the opportunity to taste what the winery called
Uh oh. Screwcaps Will Ruin the Planet.
Excuse me if I seem dazed, but I’m still in shock after reading that the World Wildlife Fund has actually
2005 German and Austrian Wines: Tasting The Terry Theise Portfolio
The wine world needs more people like Terry Theise. It’s easy to get caught up in the stuffy, over-intellectualized world
Unlocking the Secrets of Our Noses
Have you ever read some tasting notes (maybe mine) and then tried the wine and thought to yourself, “this doesn’t
Announcing WBW24: Drink Loire Whites With Vinography
August marks the second anniversary of the blogosphere’s virtual wine tasting event known as Wine Blogging Wednesday. I can remember
Messages In a Bottle: The Cook’s Wine Cellar
Whenever people find out that I write about wine, the first question is always “Wow. Do you make a living
Wine Dinner of The Century or a Waste of Great Wine?
There’s an extravagance that’s hard to avoid among wine lovers. The more experience people get with wine, and the deeper
WBW#23 Roundup Has Been Posted: BBQ Wine
What do wine and food bloggers drink while they barbecue? Once this was an elusive and top secret fact, but
British Pensioners to Rescue France?
Surely you’ve heard of the “wine lake” ? This lovely phrase refers to the millions of gallons of wine produced
2003 Bokisch Graciano, Lodi, CA
There are endless stories of winemakers (and those who dream of becoming winemakers) spending their careers and lives waiting for
RAP (Rose Avengers & Producers) Tasting, July 17th, San Francisco
I’ll skip all the clichés. You’re getting enough of them from the mainstream wine media at this point in the
Fallout From The Second Paris Tasting
May marked the 30th anniversary of the famous 1976 Paris Tasting in which French wine experts selected California wines over
Special SF Meal Deals in July Courtesy of Visa
As a San Francisco food lover, I always look forward to January when Dine Around Town gives us all a
At Least You Don’t Live in Russia
Sometimes when American kids complain about the smallest things, parents say “at least you don’t live in [insert downtrodden, usually
