Vinography in The Chronicle
The San Francisco Chronicle published a very nice story yesterday about San Francisco Food (and Wine) bloggers which included a
Is The Test Getting Easier? Ask The 11 New Master Sommeliers.
Lots of people ask me if I’ve ever considered “going for my Masters of Wine,” as if it’s a class
2003 Weingut Berger, Blauer Zweigelt, Kremstal, Austria
Not simply content to enjoy standard wines like Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir, there are those who seek out the
The Wines of St. Helena, Together Again For The First Time
Once upon a time, there was a small town called St. Helena that sat quietly in the middle of a
Tickets on Sale For The Aspen Food & Wine Classic
I have to decide carefully what type of events to post here. As you might imagine, I get requests from
Gastronomy Behind The Scenes
There are a bunch of food and dining related public forums out there on the Internet, and I don’t have
2002 Torbreck “Runrig” Shiraz, Barossa Valley, Australia
Occasionally you come across great wines that clearly show the potential of a region, of a grape, or more likely,
Vinography/Manresa Wine Dinner Recap
Several of you have e-mailed me asking for details on the Story Wine Dinner that was held a couple of
Gambero Rosso Tastings in NY and SF, March 14th & 16th
Hot diggety! The last word in Italian wine, Gambero Rosso (think of them as the Michelin guide to the wines
The Best of Napa Wine: A Report From Premiere Napa Valley Auction
“And people wonder why Napa wine is so overpriced,” says the guy next to me. He’s half joking, but both
Kermit Lynch Finally Has A Web Site
Regular readers will know that Kermit Lynch is one of my wine heroes. A staunch defender of small, traditional French
2002 Domaine Henri Pelle, “Clos des Blanchais,” Menetou-Salon (Loire), France
I only recently learned of the small Loire Valley appellation known as Menetou-Salon which sits nearby to its more famous
How Much Should That Wine Cost? Feel The Dimple
Ah, there’s nothing like a little pseudo-science to brighten up your day. Check out this headline: “Scientists Prove How to
WBW#7 Has Been Announced: Obscure Red Varietals
I’ve been traveling on business, so I’m late to the game on this one, but Wine Blogging Wednesday #7 has
2000 Domaine Alain Voge “Cuvée Vieilles Vignes”, Cornas (Rhone), France
In 1950, just after the war, a bushel of peaches was worth more than a case of local wine from
24 Hours In The Life of a Chef
File this under the note: why I prefer to eat fancy restaurants not work in them. Louisa Chu, globe trotting
1996 Domaine Pichot Vouvray “Moelleux,” Vouvray (Loire), France
The Pichot family is one of the oldest in Vouvray and can trace its members (mostly restauranteurs and viticulturists) back
2001 Domaine du Galet des Papes, Vieilles Vignes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France
Domaine du Galet des Papes takes its name from the large galet stones (literally “roller” or large round stones) which
Coming Soon: The Michelin Guide To New York
Michelin Guides, the venerable (or iniquitous depending on your point of view) institution behind the most elite restaurant guide in
