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
California’s Best Zinfandels: A Report From The ZAP 2005 Tasting
Yesterday in San Francisco, thousands of wine drinkers converged on the Fort Mason pavilions in celebration of Zinfandel. Hosted by
Your French Rental Car May Be Running On Bordeaux
Perhaps you may have heard that French wine sales are down? So much that they may even be letting winemakers
After Fracture, Mondavi Family Begins to Mend, With Wine
Wine is a wonderful thing to share with old friends, and apparently it is good for mending the fractured ties
WBW5 Wrap Up Has Been Posted
Chez Pim has posted the wrap up to this month’s global virtual tasting event: Wine Blogging Wednesday. The theme was
Bordeaux 2002 Vintage: A Report From The Union Des Grand Cru De Bordeaux
In addition to having the society connections of old family history, the Grand Cru producers of Bordeaux have an association
2002 Big Ass Cab, Napa
It’s Wine Blogging Wednesday again, and this month’s theme is Wacky Wine Names, hosted and invented by Chez Pim. I
