What to do with plonk?
What started as a post for this site evolved into today’s Liquid Assets column, and it contained a rarity: calling out brands... Read More
Taint happening
Whew. That’s the sound of a guy who averted semi-disaster earlier this week, at least on the viniferous front. I was supplying... Read More
Untainted victory
So a funny thing happened on the way to some lucky soul gifted chef triumphing in the first (of what figure to... Read More
When the going gets weird …
It is the best of times for wine, the wackiest of times for weather. The West Coast wine regions have been chilly... Read More
Zin-trocious
OK, that’s a made-up word in the headline, but it aptly conveys the news of the day: The Seghesio family has sold... Read More
Biodynamics pass the smell test
Alois Lageder, a great vintner from Italy’s Alto Adige region, was in town last year and gave a fascinating talk on the... Read More
Out-f’ing-standing (for now)
Might the Germans come to their senses? As the Magic 8-Ball would posit, signs point to yes. But it’s far from over.... Read More