Introducing My First Guest Bloggers
Recently, because of previous commitments, I was unable to attend a wine event that I wanted to bring you coverage
Pssst. Hey Buddy. Wanna Buy Some Used Pinot?
Thanks to some fellow bloggers and readers, I was clued into a funny phenomenon that’s going on with the Google
2001 Mooiplaas Estate Shiraz, Stellenbosch, South Africa
This wine review is my entry in this month’s Wine Blogging Wednesday tasting event (#6), hosted by Cook Sister. This
The Danger of Eating Winery Food
WARNING: if you have a delicate stomach, do not read this post. If you’ve got a reasonable amount of mettle,
2002 PhillipsHill Estates “Oppenlander Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Mendocino, California
Sometimes I hesitate to write about wines that are so small in production that they are virtually impossible to get.
Wine Judging: Jury Duty With Alcohol
The Sacramento Bee has got a great article this week about wine judging for competitions. The Bee’s staff writer J.
1998 Muga Reserva Crianza, Rioja, Spain
I’m a big fan of progress, and of technology, but I have a soft spot in my heart for winemakers
What Is A Perfect Wine?
My fellow blogger Tom, who writes Fermentations, had a great post yesterday (and see his follow up) about a discussion
Vinography And The Wine Fairy
Just a small snippet for those who may be interested. I was interviewed this week on Wine and Dine Radio,
Restaurant Review: The French Laundry, Yountville
How does one approach what is supposed to be the best meal of one’s life? Whether or not most people
WBW6 Has Been Announced: South African Reds
The sixth incarnation of Wine Blogging Wednesday has been announced for the date of February 16th. Each month, of course,
2001 Audelssa “Mountain Terraces” Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma
This wine is a family project ten years in the making, from the planting of the vineyards to the naming
2002 Chateau de Lascaux, Coteaux Du Languedoc, France
OK. So I bought another wine because of the label. And because I’m into Languedoc wines these days. And because
Whine By The Glass
Thanks to Noah over at Juice for the tip on a thought provoking article in Food and Wine about wine
Who Is Responsible For Hedonistic Fruit Bombs?
Thanks to Tom over at Fermentations for the tip on a wonderfully written article in the London Review of Books
2002 X Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Why should wine lovers constantly be tasting wines, even from wineries that don’t make great wines? Because they can, and
A Menu For Hope: Rihaku Shuzo “Dreamy Clouds” Sake
Communities all over the world have come together in support of tsunami victims, their families, and their countries. I am
2003 TAZ Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, California
It’s always a little bit of a mystery to me when I come across small producers that are part of
Waiter, This Wine Smells Funny
We’ve explored the blossoming wine culture in China before, but it seems like it has taken a somewhat unexpected turn
