2002 Esk Valley Reserve Bordeaux Blend, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Like the rest of the world, at least those who venture beyond the section of the wine shelves marked “California”
Messages In a Bottle: A Year of Learning
I’m really not one for New Year’s resolutions. I’ve got no list (for you or for me) of must-drink wines
Tasting The Oldest and Most Expensive
I don’t read the various wine discussion boards out there for any number of reasons, most relevant of which is
Cheap(er) Good Eats in San Francisco: Dine About Town
January is one of my favorite months in San Francisco. No, not because I’m some sort of hydrophilic masochist who
L’Aventure Winery, Paso Robles, CA: Current Releases
Down a side road, at the end of another side road, off the pavement and down a gravel road, the
And The Winner Is….
A hearty congratulations to Helen Rennie who is the winner of Vinography’s customized Napa or Sonoma wine tour itinerary. Helen’s
Happy New Year
Happy New Year from Vinography. As the rain pours down in sheets here in Northern California, the rivers rise, and
Can Computers Make for Better Wine?
Some of the most lively discussions on Vinography have been about the role of technology in the winemaking process and
A Waiter’s Perspective On Wine
My favorite ornery comedian-philosopher has decided to teach his readers about wine from a waiter’s perspective, and has some interesting
1986 Fiorano (Boncompagni Ludovisi) Malvasia Bianca VdT Botte 25, Latium, Italy
I’ve insisted many times that the story behind a wine is an important part of my enjoyment of a wine
Trying To Pin Down an Apellation’s Flavors
What does the Dry Creek Valley taste like? Not an easy question to answer with anything other than “It depends…”
No Skipping Barefoot Through These Vineyards
OK, maybe skipping barefoot through most vineyards is an invitation to a broken ankle, but in some New Zealand vineyards
2005 La Yunta Torrontés Riojana, La Rioja, Argentina
I’m always looking for good wines to go with Chinese food. Especially around the holidays, when we eat with my
Kermit Lynch Joins Legion d’Honneur
Congratulations to Kermit Lynch for being awarded the top honor bestowed on civilians in France: Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur.
Final Plug for A Menu For Hope II
If you have not yet made a donation to a Menu For Hope II, I’d like to sincerely ask you
How The Business World Thinks About Wine
When I first saw this story, I couldn’t stop laughing. But the more I thought about it, the stranger and
2003 Ferenc Takler “Proprietors Reserve” Cabernet Franc, Szekszárd, Hungary
It’s not often that I come across Hungarian wines at all, especially given my very low tolerance for dessert wines.
A Wine Job For The Holidays
Hello wine lover. Do you wish you knew more about wine, but aren’t sure really where to begin? Are you
WBW#17 Has Been Announced: New Zealand Reds
The first Wine Blogging Wednesday of 2006 has been announced. For next month’s virtual wine tasting party, participating bloggers will
