Tag: Boutique
Evolving From Strength to Confidence: The Wines of Jamie Kutch
I have written about the wines of Jamie Kutch several times here on Vinography. This is due, in part, to
From the Quiet Garden: The Wines of Pichler-Krutzler, Wachau, Austria
Winemaker Erich Krutzler has carried a lot of baggage in his life. At 46 he is still a relatively young
The King of Zweigelt: The Wines of Umathum, Burgenland
Austria, for good reasons, continues to be better known around the world for its white wines than its reds. It’s
2009 Hyde de Villaine Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa
In some quarters, speaking of the greatness to be found in California Chardonnay will earn nothing but sniggers and the
2008 Ovid Proprietary Red Wine, Napa Valley
I’ve learned a lot about many things in the course of meeting with Napa winemakers and writing about Napa wines
Penché Winery, Napa: Recent Releases
As you might imagine, I get sent a lot of Cabernet from Napa. At first I eagerly anticipated the arrival
Garagiste Winemakers of Chile: Introducing MOVI
If I were Hugh Johnson or Jancis Robinson, I could clear my throat and begin my story with a distinguished
2007 Smith Madrone Riesling, Spring Mountain District, Napa
There are more legends, stories, fairytales, and fables than anyone could count that all involve some guy up on a
California’s Best Boutique Wines: Tasting Family Winemakers 2009
For those unfamiliar, Family Winemakers is a marketing association that represents family owned wineries throughout California. By virtue of its
Patz & Hall Winery, Napa: Current Releases
The story of two friends drinking late into the evening and fantasizing of one day owning their own winery has
Family Winemakers Tasting 2009: August 23, San Francisco
in San Francisco has as one of its many claims to fame that it is the single largest tasting of
Marin County Pinot Noir Tasting: June 13, Larkspur
Most of the major appellations of California tend to have their own large tastings, where members of the public have
Flowers Winery, Sonoma Coast: Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs
I love the places where wine grows in spite of the adversity heaped upon it by the place, the climate,
Peay Vineyards, Sonoma Coast: Current Releases
As a wine reviewer who gets paid next to nothing for his work, I have the luxury of only reviewing
2005 Peacock Family Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain District, Napa
I have a hard spot in my heart for peacocks. Spending summers with my father in Sonoma County as a
Chikurin Karoyaka “Lightness” Junmai Ginjo, Okayama Prefecture
In many ways, sake production and winemaking couldn’t be more different — from the chemistry to the differences in how
New Cabernets from Napa
When I was a kid, I wanted to be an archaeologist or an exploratory marine biologist. I had dreams of
Williams Selyem, Russian River Valley: Pinot Noir Current Releases
Great wineries not only make great wines, they do so consistently. This year-in-year-out maintenance of quality can prove quite difficult,
Merry Edwards Wines, Russian River Valley: Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs
Meredith “Merry” Edwards drives an SUV with a license plate that matches the title on her business card: Reina de
