Every wine producer I met on my recent trip to Australia wanted to discuss regional diversity of Australian wines. They...
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Pinot at the Edge
We live in a Pinot Noir nation. Sure, we have our share of Chardonnay lovers, and more than a few long-term Cabernet...
Col Solare Shines on Washington’s Red Mountain
Wine writers are a lucky lot. Getting to travel the world eating and drinking is simply the best job around. But,...
Italy’s Great Unknown: Aglianico del Vulture
Almost all the Italian wines that are acclaimed by critics hail from north of Rome: renowned wines like Barolo, Barbaresco,...
Tax Time Bargains and Splurges
APRIL 17, 2007: The deadline for filing income tax returns is upon us today, so your financial forecast should be...
New Zealand: A Regional Look at Kiwi Country
Jumping into the glacial blue water 200 feet below I thought to myself, 'I love New Zealand!' Where else can you sample...
2005 Burgundies: Don’t Miss ’em, But Bring Your Wallet
Are the 2005 Burgundies as extraordinary as first reports indicate? The Burgundians themselves are heralding the 2005...
Tasting Notes, March 25, 2007
In this column, I'm going to break one of my own rules: I'm going to write about a tasting. This tasting was held last...
The Loire Valley: Home of Great Sauvignon Blancs
Sauvignon Blanc, long the Pretender to the White Wine Throne of Queen Chardonnay, is once again making serious attempts to...
My Answer to the High Price of Collectible Bordeaux
Over the weekend I had a chance to spend some time checking out the wine selection at my local Costco. If you know what you want...
Malbec by Degrees
Last month I went to Mendoza, Argentina, to get my head around Malbec. It was my first trip to South America, and my first...
Change at Lagrange: Global Warming and Robert Parker
What do Robert Parker and global warming have in common? They are the two major forces in Bordeaux over the last two...