Tag: Chardonnay
Putting South African Chardonnay in a Global Context
Chardonnay. A grape both worshipped and reviled. It is the magical stuff of Montrachet, making $18,000 bottles of the most
Peter Michael Wines 2005-2019
Depending on how much you believe in destiny, it will come as no surprise that when, in 1982, Peter Michael established his
Vinography Images: MOG Check
The first thing you do before you start pressing the Chardonnay? You check for MOG: Material Other than Grapes. Chardonnay
Vinography Images: It Begins
Night harvest at McCrea Vineyard on Sonoma Mountain. The 2021 harvest has begun in a number of places in Northern
Vinography Images: Sunlight Held Together by Water
Ripe chardonnay grapes on the vine are shot through with morning sun at the Hyde Vineyard in California’s Carneros region,
Cold Soul, Warm Heart: The Wines of Alma Fria
There’s one type of article I write here on Vinography that produces equal parts exhilaration and anxiety: when I decide
A Voice From the Fog: Current Releases From Peay Vineyards
There aren’t many wineries in California about whom I can confidently say that I’ve tasted pretty much every wine they’ve
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 4/18/21
Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted.
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 3/21/21
Welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased
Vinography Images: Tight Squeeze
A cellar worker replaces a barrel bung after topping up at the Kistler winery in the town of Forestville. One
Elevating Chardonnay in the Santa Cruz Mountains
The Santa Cruz Mountains American Viticultural Area stands apart from all other California wine regions both literally and figuratively. As
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 10/25/20
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: Emerald Hills
Emerald HillsSANTA MARIA, CA: A hillside Chardonnay vineyard shines emerald beneath hills of the same color near Santa Maria, California.
Vinography Images: The Green Shine
The Green ShineSANTA MARIA, CA: Chardonnay vineyards along the Tepusquet Bench shine with late afternoon light, near Santa Maria, California.
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 8/23/20
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: Juicy Beginnings
Juicy BeginningsLOMPOC, CA: Chardonnay grapes are dumped into a hopper during crush in the area affectionately known as the Lompoc
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 5/31/20
Hello, and welcome to my periodic dig through the samples pile. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of
Vinography Images: Hills of Chardonnay
Hills of ChardonnaySANTA MARIA, CA: A hillside Chardonnay vineyard at Solomon Hills Vineyards near Santa Maria, California basks in the
I’ll Drink to That: Winemaker David Ramey
Episode 468 of I’ll Drink to That! was released recently, and it features winemaker David Ramey, founder and co-owner of
