Since I started working in the retail wine industry, I’ve had a lot of surprises — both pleasant and unpleasant (but that’s a post for
Tag: California
Some Goodies from the Castello . . . and How to Open a Waxed Wine Bottle
To say I’m behind on my wine reviews is an UNDERstatement. I’ve had these bottles from Castello di Amorosa sitting in my queue for waaaay
RARECAT Wines: An American in Bordeaux
I was supposed to meet up with Sharon Kazan Harris of RARECAT Wines last spring in DC, but due to a calamity of unfortunate events,
Sutro Wines: A Total Work of Art
I put wineries in the same category as boats and horses — things I do not want to own. Once upon a time, I thought
Good Steward, Smith-Madrone
There’s a lot of chatter in the wine world today about viticultural practices — specifically organic, biodynamic, and sustainable practices. Many vineyards are moving away from conventional practices (which
Getting Technical with Rombauer
The first unit in my WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) Diploma Level studies is Viticulture and Vinification. I have an extremely dense (also extremely dry)
