Wines of the Week: Sept. 9-15
Everyday: It’s rare to see the words “fresh” and Rioja” in the same sentence, but the 2012 Bodegas Palacios Remondo La Vendimia... Read More
Wine that makes you think, but not too much
One of the great things about wine gatherings is that there’s lively discussion on matters we agree upon, and on matters we... Read More
The turn of the corkscrew
I believe most wines should be bottled under screwcap, but I love corks and, in turn, corkscrews. Here are some words of... Read More
Winemaker profile: Jeff Stewart, Hartford Family
Jeff Stewart has a great gig, and is wise enough to know it. And to make it better. He stepped into a... Read More
Wines of the Week: Sept. 2-8
Everyday: The Italian grape primitivo is basically identical to zinfandel. But the 2008 Li Veli Pezzo Morgana Salice Salentino Negroamaro Riserva ($18)... Read More
On carmenere, botany and gym shoes
So I’ve been culling and collating some material from interviews and gatherings, recent and semi-distant. In the process I found quite a... Read More
A notable, quotable guy: Clinton Fadiman
In most of my (ostensibly) pithy roundups of quotations, the wit and/or wisdom comes from well-known folks. Today, I turn to someone... Read More