The Government Is Always Right. Right?
File this one under protectionism, cross referenced with idiocy. I tend to give the French government and trade bodies a
Marketing Wine by….Comic Book ?
The story of how cute fuzzy animals help to sell wine is an old one. People are wise to the
Eric Asimov on Numerical Ratings
The topic of wine ratings has provoked some of the liveliest discussions here on Vinography, and the same also seems
Bodega Carlos Pulenta, Mendoza, Argentina: Current Releases
Beginning a new winery venture in a region with a long history of viticulture provides the aspiring new winery the
Paso Robles Comes to San Francisco: May 2, 2006
I really like Paso Robles wine, but it’s just so far away. If you’re like me, the three and a
Why Slander a Grape?
Frequent readers will know that I have a lot of respect and admiration for Michael Steinberger. I think he’s a
Where To Go. According To Food & Wine
Despite the fact that the web is expanding, at this point faster than the universe itself is expanding, it seems,
Bodega Weinert, Mendoza, Argentina: Current Releases
There’s new world wineries. There’s old world wineries. And then there are wineries that have been around for so long
Put Down That Glass Of Wine. It Might Be Bad For You.
My dad has been slowly switching from beer to wine. I’d like to say it’s my influence, but I can
The Alcohol Problem, Three Ways
Rising alcohol levels in wine is one of the hot-button issues of the wine world. Many wine lovers, including many
Do Many 2005 Bordeaux Wines Suck?
Any wine lover who pays attention to what’s going on in Europe, or anyone who reads this blog regularly will
Reviews of Argentinean Wine: Part III
When I go traveling to a new wine region, in order to learn the most about the wines there, I
WBW#20 Wrap Up Has Been Posted
I was too busy drinking Malbec on a river raft last week in Northern Patagonia to participate in Wine Blogging
Wine and Civilization: The Worlds Earliest Tasting Notes
Thanks to regular reader Hector Hill for pointing me to a great article from the LA times about the early
Viña Alicia, Mendoza, Argentina: Current Releases
I came to Argentina in search of greatness. Specifically, I wanted to find the Malbec that would knock my socks
Reviews of Argentinean Wine: Part II
For two weeks I’ve been trying every Argentinean wine I can get my hands on. I’ve also tried hard to
Bodega Familiar Adrover, Mendoza, Argentina: Current Releases
I love visiting new wine regions in person. There’s nothing like wandering through the back roads of a wine region
Restaurant Review: Cabaña Las Lilas, Buenos Aires
If there’s not already a saying, there should be one, and it would go something like this: “You can eat
What’s Wrong With America?
So I’m sitting in our rented apartment in Buenos Aires, waiting for Ruth to come back from an afternoon’s shopping,
