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
Pinot envy
Ah, pinot noir, that cruel seductress. Small wonder it has prompted so many words of wistfulness and wisdom: • “I serve your... Read More
Gleanings from ‘Shadows in the Vineyard’
Max Potter’s “Shadows in the Vineyard,” which I reviewed last week, is filled with interesting fodder on two subjects I love: history... 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
Linkin’ logs: 11-7-14
As Richard Dawson used to bellow, “survey SEZ!” as we look at some studies, some confluence and some celebrating: • A connection... Read More
A good read: ‘Shadows in the Vineyards’
If you didn’t read — or like me, don’t remember that much — about how the Great DRC Poison Extortion case played... Read More
Gleanings: 11-4-14
Digging through old stuff and unearthing new goods, up here and Down Under: • I’m still sorting wine papers and files and... Read More