Crispy critters
One of the most fun aspects of having a newspaper column is feedback and requests from readers. Especially challenging ones. A couple... Read More
Wines of the Week: June 17-23
Everyday: I wouldn’t trade being a wine writer for anything, but sometimes it is a job. As when I recently sampled discount-store... Read More
White light, white non-heat
Here are some signs that a wine might be special: • It melds stupendously with its culinary accompaniment, three very different cheeses.... Read More
Hey! Syrah Night!
“This is the best corked wine I’ve ever had,” my friend Craig said, and it was as hard to argue as it... Read More
Wines of the Week: May 27-June 2
Weeknight: Grenache blanc is on the rise, and it can’t happen quickly enough for me. The 2011 Michel Gassier Cercius Blanc ($14)... Read More
Wines of the Week: April 29-May 5
Everyday: For my biennial look at rosé (truth be known, I’d love to write about it semi-annually, especially in cooler months). I... Read More
Wines of the Week: April 22-28
Everyday: Neither the bottle nor the website reveals which grapes comprise the 2010 Cottonwood Creek California White Table Wine ($8), and I’ll... Read More