Wine and friends
This week, I did something I had hoped would never be necessary: I deleted some comments here, and cut off the commenter.... Read More
Charles & Charles & Joel
Have I mentioned how much I love this gig? Not lately, because my way better half sez it might sound like gloating.... Read More
Vintage Burgundy, offbeat zins, wine on tap and more
A few discoveries from recent vinous gatherings: • Washington vintners are taking California’s “state grape” to some interesting places. I thoroughly enjoyed... Read More
Young keeps the Jordan ‘ranch’ humming
Jordan Vineyard & Winery doesn’t have a vineyard manager like most of its peers. It has a ranch manager, one Brent Young.... Read More
At Jordan, a successful succession
For several years now, there’s been a lot of buzz in California wine country about landmark wineries facing major succession problems. The... Read More
A great read: Elin McCoy, ‘The Emperor of Wine’
Now, with his power apparently on the wane, seems a particularly good time to peruse “The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of... Read More
Terry Theise, fizzin’ out and makin’ sense
How far behind am I on this venue? I’m here today to tell you about a tasting from two months ago. Good... Read More