Gleanings: 1-4-16
Waaaaay too much to catch up on here, but here are some semi-recent experiences that might prove edifying and/or entertaining: *Some pals... Read More
From balls to barrels: Wine-writer transformations
Writing about why so many accomplished wine writers were once sportswriters was a fabulous experience. The thoroughly enjoyable and edifying interviews produced waaaaaaay... Read More
Linkin’ logs: 7-31-16
All the news that’s fit to drink in: • I’m sure my late, great cat Roscoe would have lapped up wine made... Read More
Quite the character: Russell Bevan outtakes
So I did this profile of Russell Bevan for Artful Living magazine (PDF here: Bevan Artful Living), but since we spent a couple... Read More
Notes, quotes and anecdotes
For some reason, I’ve stumbled into some memorable quotes of the vinous ilk lately. Among them: • Wise words from Mark Twain:... Read More
Great experiences, great people, great wine
I had a wonderful time catching up with some of my favorite wine folks last week at the Dan Berger International competition.... Read More
Goode stuff: More Symposium gleanings
A few more notes, quotes and anecdotes from the recent Wine Writers Symposium in Napa: • Blogger/author Jamie Goode provided insight and... Read More