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
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
A great read: Terry Theise, ‘Reading Between the Wines’
I’ve written about Terry Theise before, and I will write about him again. What I really wish is that I could write... Read More
A great read: George Taber, ‘Judgment in Paris’
The California wine industry owes a lot to George M. Taber. His semi-reluctant decision to attend an obscure U.S. vs. France wine... Read More
A great read: Kermit Lynch, ‘Adventures on the Wine Route’
It’s been more than a quarter-century since Kermit Lynch wrote “Adventures on a Wine Route.” But this masterwork is dated only in... Read More
A great read: Natalie MacLean, ‘Red, White and Drunk All Over’
Sometimes you can tell a book by its cover, or at least its title. Case in point: Natalie MacLean’s “Red, White and... Read More
A great read: Rick Kushman, ‘A Moveable Thirst’
Rick Kushman was one of the nation’s best TV critics before turning his attention to wine. The skills needed for writing about... Read More