Calera: remote and distinctive
We came to Calera to taste some world-class pinot noir and check out the steep, remote vineyards from which it sprang. We... Read More
Words of wine wisdom from worldly writers
Some of my favorite viniferous quotes from great (or at least very good) authors: • “Wine rejoices the heart of man, and... Read More
Wines of the Week: Feb. 20-26
Everyday: Whoever wants to make vermentino on these shores “” and here’s hoping there are more than a few of you “”... Read More
AVAs are A-OK, except when they’re not
A year ago this weekend I sampled a buttload of tasty wines at the Premiere Napa barrel tasting. Along with the outstanding/out-of-my-price-range... Read More
I am so drinking some #@&*-ing merlot
Sorry for yet another “Sideways” reference in the headline, but I have merlot on the brain, having written about Washington’s swell array... Read More
Straight talk from Sonoma, by way of Bulgaria
I knew I was going to like Miro Tcholakov as soon as he started talking about the first wine at our lunch... Read More