1999 Iron Horse “T Bar T” Sangiovese, Alexander Valley, Sonoma
For some reason that is beyond me (perhaps if I was a winemaker I would know better) California winemakers have
2002 Yangarra Estate “Old Vine” Grenache, McLaren Vale, Australia
Yangarra is Aboriginal for “from the earth” and was chosen as the name of the vineyard because of the magic
The French Liquid Lunch
HB Herr, of Red Is Life, points us to an article in today’s NY times about how the French (God
2002 Three Saints Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California
Three Saints Vineyard is a small production vineyard that I really don’t know much about. They make a Pinot, a
(Some) French Wine Just Got More Accessible (Maybe)
As of yesterday some French winemakers can start labelling some of their wines with the varietal or just with a
Are You Canadian? Do you Like Wine? Do You Want A Job?
OK. This is nearly the last straw. I may have to move to Canada. I mean where else do hard
1999 Martella Vineyards “Fiddletown” Zinfandel, Amador County, California
I have already sung Michael Martella’s praises in conjunction with his Hammer Syrah but in case you didn’t notice, let
Civilized Terrorism: Blow Up Their Wine Cellars
Further proof of the cultural sophistication of the French compared to the USA, as evidenced by Corsican terrorists who instead
2001 Villa Toscano “Fox Creek Vineyard” Zinfandel, Shenandoah Valley, California
A week or so ago, I had a friend come visit me from the Sierra Foothills in Amador county. Knowing
What is The Opposite of Two Buck Chuck?
We all know there are revolutions happening at the bottom end of the pricing spectrum for wine. Charles Shaw has
2001 Laetitia Estate Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grand Valley, Central Coast California
The Arroyo Grand Valley, home to Laetitia, is located just outside of San Luis Obispo, California. It is one of
2002 Turkey Flat Grenache, Barossa Valley, Australia
Turkey Flat Vineyards was established in 1847, giving it some of the oldest vines in Australia, which contribute to the
Restaurant Review: Alma, San Francisco
When the moors invaded Spain, they brought rice with them, and spices, and when they departed they left behind palaces,
What Happens When You Get Rid of The Wine List?
From the Wine Spectator: The Park Avenue Cafe in New York has taken the bold step of getting rid of
2001 Howell Mountain Vineyards “Beatty Ranch” Zinfandel, Napa
Two vineyards are better than one, certainly, but combining two properties to create a new winery doesn’t always make for
Taste Your Way Through Italy (Without Leaving San Francisco)
It’s coming up on August, and that means that one of the better wine stores in San Francisco, The Jug
2001 Handley Pinot Noir, Mendocino County
Quaint is perhaps the best adjective to describe Handley Cellars, a small family run operation south of Mendocino in the
2001 Skewis Pinot Noir, Floodgate Vineyard, Anderson Valley
There’s something to be said for focus — doing one thing and doing it well. But why is it that
WWGE: Where Would Guliani Eat?
From Right This Way, the Fodor’s Blog: If you were the Republican national committee and needed to get the list
