We Need More Winemakers Like This…
Here’s a dynamo winemaker from Spain who is truly the people’s winemaker. He makes wines that are $80 a bottle
ZAP (Zinfandel Advocates and Producers) Wine Events: January 23-26
Perhaps the primary reason that California wine lovers look forward to January is the annual ZAP weekend. ZAP, which stands
Restaurant Review: Myth Restaurant and Lounge, San Francisco
In trying to gauge my own reaction to the recently opened Myth, I recall my first experience of Restaurant LuLu
The Wine Police Blotter
If you had any doubt about wine’s gaining popularity around the world, you need look no further than this: even
2002 Tulip Hill “Old Vines” Zinfandel, Lake County, California
I’ve been curious lately about some of the more fringe appellations of Northern California, such as Lake County. A lot
Who Wants to Keep You From Ordering Wine?
I’ve been reluctant to take up the issue of interstate wine shipping because a lot of other people more qualified
2001 Clos de la Coulee de Serrant “Becherelle” Chenin Blanc, Savennieres (Loire), France
One of the things I love about the world of wine is the sheer size and mystery of it. There
Vinography In The Sacramento Bee
I’m beginning to get a little overwhelmed by the press that the holiday season has bestowed on Vinography. Any more
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
