The Secret Grapes of the Willamette Valley
An ironic dichotomy characterizes many young wine regions around the world. Lacking the hundreds or even thousands of years worth
Vinography Images: Knuckles
Knuckles PESSAC, FRANCE: Layers of growth unfold at the curves of an old vine, like the knuckles of an ancient
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 8/5/18
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: Forest of Light
Forest of Light SAUTERNES, FRANCE: The setting sun shines through trees on the grounds of Château d’Yquem in Sauternes, an
Taste of Sonoma: September 1, Rohnert Park
Most people, when they come visit me in the San Francisco Bay Area and ask to be taken to wine
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/5/18
Welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I post them
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/29/18
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
2018 Family Winemakers Tasting: August 26, San Francisco
I continue to post news of large public wine tasting events because they are quite simply the single best way
Vinography Images: Waiting for the Wind
Waiting for the Wind GIRONDE, FRANCE: The estate’s famous windmill catches the evening light above Chateau Ausone in Gironde on
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/29/18
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Vinography Images: Around the Bend
Around the Bend SAINT-ÉMILION, FRANCE: The curve of the modern building designed by Christian de Portzamparc for Chateau Cheval Blanc
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/22/18
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Vinography Images: The Big House and the Tower
The Big House and the Tower PAUILLAC, FRANCE: The chateau and its namesake tower stand out against the bright evening
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/15/18
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What’s Happening to Zinfandel?
These days, wine festivals abound across America, especially those featuring Pinot Noir, which seem to be popping up by the
Vinography Images: The Skies Above Margaux
The Skies Above Margaux MARGAUX, FRANCE: The skies are luminous over the vineyards and gravelly clay soils of Chateau Margaux.
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker Maggie Harrison
Episode 454 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features an interview with winemaker Maggie Harrison. Maggie is
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/8/18
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I’ll Drink to That: Wine Writer Esther Mobley
Episode 453 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and features an interview with Esther Mobley, wine writer for
