1999 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Every once in a while it’s nice to be reminded why Napa Cabs have the mystique of being, well, Napa
2003 William Fevre “Champs Royaux” Chablis (Chardonnay), Burgundy, France
It’s wines like this one that make me begrudgingly admit that some of my friends have a pretty valid point.
Happy Thanksgiving From Vinography
I hope you aren’t home surfing the Web on Thanksgiving, but in the off chance you happen to stop by
2001 Two-Tone Farm Merlot, Napa
It’s always a little icky to think that the wine you’re drinking is just some marketer’s idea of targeting a
2001 Casa Vinicola Firriato “Chiaramonte” Nero D’ Avola, Sicily
Sicily has been making wine for ages and ages, but it’s getting a lot more attention these days as newer
Thoughts On Older Vintages of Wine: Are They Worth It?
A post on a fellow wine blog got me thinking the other day about older vintages of wine — buying
2000 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc, Pessac-Leognan (Bordeaux), France
Most of the time when people talk about Bordeaux, they’re talking about red wines, so it kind of tickles me
Restaurant Review: Sushi Ken, Tokyo
Most people I’ve met who consider themselves devotees of a particular food style have a gold standard ” one restaurant
2001 Whitcraft “Bien Nacido N Block” Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, California
Chris Whitcraft is not subtle. “This is the best Pinot Noir in California,” he said, as he poured my glass.
Everyone Has Thanksgiving Wine Recommendations
Yes, everyone who does anything with wine publishes a list of recommendations for Thanksgiving wine. And that is precisely why
If Only You Had a Personal Chef….
Want to have a gourmet meal at home that you don’t have to cook, but can’t afford the personal chef?
Japanese Wine (Not Made From Rice)
The Japanese have a particular love of wine. I’m guessing it sprung up along with their penchant for buying impressionist
Restaurant Review: Yokaro, Tokyo
To say that I have eaten at Yokaro more than any other restaurant in the world might be an outrageous
2001 R. Stuart & Co “Big Fire” Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon
In case you hadn’t noticed, Oregon Pinot Noir is hot right now. So hot, perhaps, that the folks at R.
At Your Newsstand: Women in the Wine Industry
I’ve pretty much given up on the Wine Spectator. My subscription will not be renewed when it comes due next,
Holiday In Carneros Tasting Event: November 20 & 21
Before you go off making plans for next weekend, consider penciling in the upcoming Holiday In Carneros, an annual event
2001 Chiarello Vineyards “Eileen” Cabernet, Napa
Here at Vinography I like to explore a broad range of wines available in California and around the world, and
2001 Domaine De La Janasse Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes, Southern Rhone, France
Occasionally I’ll just grab something as I’m wandering through a wine store to keep myself fresh – make sure I’m
My Conversation With Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Regular readers know that I have both a good amount of respect for Robert Parker, the founder and author of
