Oh Canada
Recently, I was in Ontario at the International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration to give the keynoteThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
History & Hedonism—The Wine to Drink on July 4
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Sometimes a Great Notion—The Wines of Chappellet
I think about wine tastings the way I think about men. Some are pleasant. Some take work. Some you’ll never forget. Earlier this year, a 50th Anniversary tasting of the wines of Chappellet—going back to the legendary 1969– was more than an experience I’ll never...
Pinot Hits New Heights
I once asked Luke Smith, owner/winemaker of Howling Bluff wineryThe following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
Of Severity and Beauty–Littorai Pinot Noir
It’s hard to see biodynamics. A vintner says his vineyards are biodynamic. But a casual look at the vineyards usually reveals little or nothing. You can’t easily see philosophy. You can’t see what isn’t done. But a visit to Littorai recently was, to continue the...
The Origin of the 750ml Wine Bottle
Every week or every month (or every day) we open wine bottles. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
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