Linkin’ logs: 3-6-15
People, pairing and gadgets dominate the curriculum at Linkin’ Memorial High this week: • My ardor for Oregon wines grows almost by... Read More
Chardonnay: a primer
Chardonnay is almost certainly the most versatile wine grape in the world, which helps explain why it is the most popular varietal,... Read More
Gleanings: 1-14-15
Experiences are the best teachers, to pluralize an old bromide. A few of recent vintage that were revelatory for me: • Some... Read More
Gleanings: 1-6-15
OK, time to exhale. The holidays are behind us, and it was a Norman Rockwell-worthy spell with family with some Bacchus-worthy gatherings in... Read More
Wines of the Week: Dec. 8-14
Everyday: I don’t think it’s being greedy to ask that domestic chardonnays have at least a bit of acidity. Well, the 2012... Read More
Magical, mystical wine places, Part IV
The great contributions keep pouring in from my query for a place or experience that not only was special but relly brought... Read More
Wines of the Week: Nov. 3-9
Everyday: No wine category has enjoyed more consistent excellence over the last half-decade than Oregon whites. Unfortunately, many of them come in... Read More