Wines of the Week: June 22-28
Everyday: In midsummer our thoughts turn not only to crisp, refreshing whites but also to wines lower in alcohol, the better to... Read More
Wines of the Week: June 15-21
Everyday: At the end of a fantastic dinner at Heyday the other night, manager/wine buyer Dani Megears brought over a vin santo and... Read More
Linkin’ logs: 6-24-15
It was especially saddening the other day to learn of the passing of the Firesign Theater’s Phil Austin the other day. As... Read More
Wines of the Week: June 8-14
Everyday: Can you say “yum,” boys and girls? You will once you take a sip of the 2014 Syncline Columbia Valley Rosé ($19), the... Read More
Gleanings: 6-19-15
I’m working on a post about this past week’s wine judging, but in the meantime, a few notes and anecdotes from my... Read More
Linkin’ logs: 6-19-15
This week’s Linkin’ Memorial High curriculum includes economics, sociology, science, political science and astronomy. Whew. • Napa wine has cracked the $1,000-a-bottle... Read More
Wines of the Week: June 1-6
Everyday: I had a delightful visit with New Zealand vintner Beth Forrest recently, and her Kiwi mate talked about how insanely popular... Read More