Napa’s Increasingly Attractive Neighbour
In the late 1970s, geophysicist Marion King Hubbard introduced the world to a concept that later became known as ‘peak
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 10/16/16
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Vinography Unboxed: Week of October 9, 2016
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: Sun Power
Sun Power HEALDSBURG, CA: A array of solar panels covers a hillside at Jordan Vineyard & Winery in Healdsburg, California.
I’ll Drink to That: Wine Writer Hugh Johnson
Episode 385 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and it’s somewhat of a milestone, despite the odd number,
Grapetionary Wine Tasting: October 29, San Juan Bautista, CA
More than any other virtue, I believe the chiefest virtue of the wine lover to be curiosity. Here’s what I
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 10/9/16
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I’ll Drink to That: Sommelier Marie Vayron of Le Bernardin
Episode 384 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Marie Vayron, who grew up at Château Bourgneuf
Vinography Images: Fighting Mildew
Fighting Mildew BUELLTON, CA: A tractor with a spray rig lays down sulphur to ward off mildew in a Santa
I’ll Drink to That: Mario Andrion of Castello di Verduno
Episode 383 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Mario Andrion, who is the enologist at Castello
Warm Up: Pelaverga
By Erin Scala. Tasting Pelaverga can help broaden a general approach to wine in the Piedmonte. Though Pelaverga has been
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 10/2/16
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I’ll Drink to That: Importer Ernest Ifkovitz, of PortoVino
Episode 382 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Ernest Ifkovitz is a partner in PortoVino, an
Tokaji Barta: The Old King in a New House
Few traditional wine regions in the world can avoid something of a sneer when contemplating those with new money and
I’ll Drink To That: Cristiano Garella of Colombera & Garella Winery
Episode 381 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Cristiano Garella, a partner in the Alto Piemonte’s
Vinography Images: Across the Happy Canyon
Across the Happy Canyon SANTA YNEZ, CA: A grape vineyard on Happy Canyon Road at sunrise in Santa Ynez, California.
I’ll Drink to That: Giacomo Conterno of Poderi Aldo Conterno
Episode 380 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently and features Giacomo Conterno, who works with his family at
Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 9/25
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When Sake Smells Fishy
Something unusual happened recently. Or rather several somethings in the world of sake. For the first time since 1998, the
