While we think of the earth as “rock solid,” the reality is not so absolute. The earth we experience is the...
Leading Edge Geology and Wine in Oregon
Wine enthusiasts are quick to embrace the lexicon of geology when describing the provenance of their favorite wines. ...
Forged by Fire: Investigating Igneous Rocks
We have discussed the rock cycle in past columns. There are three basic categories of rocks, igneous, sedimentary and...
Geology Among the Vines
Grape growers know that specific sites consistently yield better or lesser quality fruit. The site differences may range...
Franciacorta’s Icy History
In the beginning, there was Ziliani. And Ziliani said “Let there be Franciacorta.” And there was...
Safe Deposits: How Depositional Environments Influence the Wine World
The rudiments of geology inform us that there are three types of rocks -- igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. The rock...
The Earthly Underpinnings of Mexico’s Vineyards
It was nearly 500 years ago when Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortéz conquered the Aztecs and created New...
St. Innocent, Eola-Amity Hills (Willamette Valley, Oregon) Pinot Noir 2015
St. Innocent is one of the best producers of Oregon Pinot Noir. The Temperance Hill Vineyard lies up the hill from...
Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany, Italy) 2012
The Casanova di Neri ranks among the best producers of Brunello di Montalcino. The family estate was founded in 1971...
Pewsey Vale, Eden Valley (South Australia) Riesling 2016
The Eden Valley of South Australia, with its higher elevation and spare soils, has proven to be an exceptional site for...
Yalumba, Coonawarra and Barossa (South Australia) 2012
Yalumba’s inaugural offering of ‘The Caley’ Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz is a spectacular success. ...
Château Simard, St. Emilion (Bordeaux, France) 2009
It is rare indeed to find a red Bordeaux that is not released until nearly ten years after the vintage. That has...