2003 Caves Plaimont “Colombelle” Blanc, Vin de Pays, Gascony, France
A few weeks ago I came across one of the best values in red wine I have encountered in a
Aw, Shucks. Vinography’s First Award
I’m thrilled to pieces to find out that Vinography has won a Foodloggy or whatever they’re going to call the
Masters of Food and Wine, February 17-20, Carmel
I normally like to post info about events within most folks’ attention spans — that is about 2 to 3
Dine About Town Season In San Francisco
Yes, the new year brings with it many things. I’ve always been a contrarian by nature, so while most are
Happy New Year From Vinography
It’s that time. Pop the cork, splash the glass, and let’s toast to 2005. May your next year be filled
Boutique Champagnes For Your Pleasure
I’m not a huge fan of the bubbly stuff, which is yet another thing that makes some of my wine
Spencer Roloson Winery: Current Releases
I first encountered the wines of Spencer Roloson at the Rhone Rangers tasting last March. At the time, I had
1995 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret, Napa
OK. Time to trot out another one of the classics from the cellar. I try and review a range of
The Best Bistros in Paris
There are few people I trust more on the subject of French cuisine, and in particular the institution known as
2003 Azienda Agricola Trere “Sperone” Sangiovese, Emilia Romagna, Italy
Frequent readers will know that I’m a fan of Italian wines, in particular the muscular Sangiovese based reds of Montepulciano
What You Worry About If You Own A Vineyard
The life of a vineyard owner is not one that most of us would pity. Sure, we may not know
2002 Feudo Arancio Syrah, Sicily
This is it. I’ve discovered by far the best wine for under ten bucks I’ve ever had. You think Yellowtail
Vote for Vinography: 2004 Food Blogging Awards
It’s official. Vinography is one of five nominees for Best Wine, Beer, and Spirits Blog in the 2004 Food Blogging
An Italian Prince and His Magic (Moldy) Cellar
Thanks to Jack, a regular reader of Vinography, for the tip on an excellent — nay, enchanting — article by
Wine is Next
I know there are a number of you who read Vinography that aspire to be in the wine business. Heck,
Restaurant Review: Moto, Chicago
Smack dab in the middle of the meatpacking and grocery district of Chicago, it would be easy to miss Moto
2000 Chateau Cabrieres Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone, France
Say the word Chateauneuf and some wine drinkers will simply swoon. I don’t know what it is about this stuff,
2001 Celler Vall Lach “Embruix,” Priorat, Spain
There are a lot of American celebrities moving into winemaking these days, and their wines are most often accompanied by
Cooking Schools Around The World
If you’re like me, this time of year tends to fill you with equal parts holiday cheer and soul wrenching
