Under the threshold
Reader John Glas commented on a recent post that he wanted sometime soon to find and try a Charles Smith Royal City... Read More
Thoughts worth sharing
It’s that time of year, and yes, I have to pen some wisdom on Thanksgiving wine pairings for my day job next... Read More
Profile: Eric Solomon, importer
It’s hard not to become quickly enamored with a guy who proclaims that “riesling is my beer,” confides that *I don’t have... Read More
Profile: Vincenzo Ippolito, Ippolito 1845
Vincenzo Ippolito is Italian to the core, an ardent young man and an open book. But his blend of the soulfulness and... Read More
Profile: Mark & Pattie Bjornson, Bjornson Vineyard
If you didn’t know that Pattie and Mark Björnson were from Minnesota, a few minutes’ conversation would make it apparent. They’re exceedingly... Read More
Merry Edwards still doing it her way
Merry Edwards’ business card reads “Reine de Pinot” (Queen of Pinot), and it’s no brag, just fact. But in recent years, her... Read More
‘Perfect’ season presents its own challenges
The last two years have brought challenging weather to West Coast vintners, with cooler-than-usual temperatures creating lower yields and dicey conditions for... Read More