Vinography Images: Mustard and Lime
The bright yellow of mustard flowers and the bright white of calcareous earth brighten a vineyard in Santa Barbara County.
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 1/15/23
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Ingredient Labeling In Prospect in the US
On the heels of new EU requirements to make ingredient and allergen information available to consumers on wine labels (enforceable from 8
Vinography Images: Santa Lucia Rainlands
Fog hangs heavy across the Salinas Valley, just above the tops of the vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands, which
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 1/8/23
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Vinography Images: Mind the Gap
Weather rolls across the valley floor of the Petaluma Gap AVA, as seen from Keller Estate in Sonoma County. Defined
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 1/1/23
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 12/25/22
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Vinography Images: Mossy Branches
A mossy sentinel oak stands watch over a greening winter vineyard in Sonoma’s Knight’s Valley. One of the least-known sub-appellations
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 12/25/22
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Ridge Vineyards: An American Wine Icon at 60
In 1968, a young Paul Draper was just beginning his career as a winemaker. After a brief stint making some
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 12/18/22
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Vinography Images: Happy Wine Holidays
Happy holidays from wine country. The Europa Village Wineries and Resort in the Temecula Valley twinkles amidst its holiday decorations.
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 12/18/22
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Book Review: Drinking With the Valkyries, by Andrew Jefford
There are wine books to be referenced. There are wine books to be studied with intensity. There are wine books
Vinography Images: Winter Zinfandel
Zinfandel vines hunkered down for the winter are seen through a cold morning mist in Alexander Valley. Sonoma County plays
The R-Word
It’s the time of year for reflecting on the past and planning for the future. But the American wine industry
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 12/11/22
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Vinography Images: Winter Colors
A winter storm darkens the sky behind the rows of vineyards that line the road through Happy Canyon in Santa
