OK, but how about “viognier”?
A brief pronunciation tutorial on arguably my favorite wine region, named after the era in which pontiffs resided there.
Two great reads: Dornenburg and Page’s pairing books
It used to be one of those rote tropes that writers favor, the kind that start with “If you can have only... Read More
Paso Robles addendum
I don’t have much to add to Reid Plumbo’s excellent roundup on Paso Robles. But since I was there recently ““ Reid... Read More
Wines of the Week: Jan. 16-22
Everyday: OK, I’ll admit to having a soft spot for any West Coast efforts to make Italian varietals. But I still was... 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
A great read: Benjamin Wallace, ‘The Billionaire’s Vinegar’
I don’t know when I’ve had as much fun reading a book as I did with “The Billionaire’s Vinegar.” Of course, it... Read More
I would give everything I own
I had almost as much fun writing about David Gates as I did visiting with him at Ridge Vineyards. And as always... Read More