The 2006 James Beard Awards (Wine Related)
The Annual James Beard Foundation awards for Journalism were announced last night. Effectively the Oscars for the food and wine
Paso Robles Wine Festival, May 19, 20, & 21
If you missed the Paso Robles event here in San Francisco, and you don’t mind driving a bit, or if
Vinography on Wine and Dine Radio
Tired of reading reading reading everything at Vinography? No, I’m not starting a podcast, but I did get interviewed on
Luigi Bosca, Mendoza, Argentina: Current Releases
I can’t imagine what Mendoza looked like in 1889. Somewhere in the world there must be photographs of the area,
Messages In a Bottle: Trying to Taste a Place
It’s Spring now in the vineyards of Northern California. The mustard blossoms yellow between the rows of newly budded vines
The Wine Spectator Just Doesn’t Get It
Let’s get this straight from the get go. I’m a Specator subscriber. It’s clear they’ve got some very smart, very
The Best Restaurants In The World for 2006
While I was on vacation recently someone pointed out that Restaurant Magazine had once again announced their yearly list of
The Taste of Fear
Paris. 1976. These two words mean a lot to a certain class of wine lover. If they don’t mean much
Biodynamics From the Horse’s Mouth
Several recent discussions here on Vinography have touched on Biodynamics. It’s a compelling subject if only for the way it
Thoughts On The Chronicle’s Top Restaurants
While I was away in Argentina a couple of weeks ago, the San Francisco Chronicle came out with their annual
The Deep End of Wine Analysis
Randall Grahm, the founder and owner of Bonny Doon Vineyard, is definitely one of my wine heroes, if only because
WBW#21 Has Been Announced: Food with Your Wine
May 19th might become known as Founders’ day in the food and wine blogging world. That’s the date of the
Vinography in Fast Company Magazine
Back in 1998 and 1999 Fast Company magazine was the news-ticker heartbeat of Silicon Valley. I used to read it,
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
