Wines of the Week: March 10-16
Everyday: The delightful 2012 Le Hameau Sauvignon Blanc ($9) is one of those wines that can be enjoyed without thinking or talking... Read More
Gleanin’ on the vine
Notes, quotes and anecdotes from recent encounters of the vinous kind: • At the Premiere Napa barrel tasting, a grower told me that... Read More
The state of Washington state
The elbow poke to my ribs was actually gentle, meaning I had probably done what I set out to do. The nudge... Read More
Wines of the Week: March 3-9
Everyday: My nomination for most unfairly ignored varietal is pinot blanc, and few regions let it shine more than Alto Adige in... Read More
Napa gleanings: snakes, slopes and $4,333 wine
Some notes, quotes and anecdotes from the week leading up to and including the Premiere Napa barrel tasting. • Barnett Vineyards makes wonderful wine... Read More
Wines of the Week: Feb. 24-March 2
Everyday: I have had only a few wines from Slovenia, but if there are more like the 2012 Marjan Simcic Goriška Brda Sauvignonasse... Read More
Symposium gleanings: Saline, sales and more
Notes, quotes and anecdotes from last week’s Symposium for Professional Wine Writers (A “By the numbers” is coming soon): • As we were... Read More