Wine Weekend at Blackberry Farm
In the lounge with Antica Terra winemaker Maggie Harrison.... Have you ever wondered what a wine weekend would be like at Blackberry...
Tokaj: Sweet, But Not Just Sweet
Judit Bodó of Bott Pince Wine has a long and storied history in Tokaj. Wines of Tokaj have been favorites with emperors and royals for...
The Charm of Somlo
I'm an American. Like most Americans, my wine journey started with California wines. First drinking them. Then, because I wanted to...
French Influence
This summer's IPNC celebrated the influence of Burgundy on the growth of Oregon's wine industry. And that influence was considerable. ...
Starting Early!
I'm used to visiting wine regions and to starting wine tastings in the morning. Around 10:00 is a typical time for a first visit. But...
IPNC 2017
It's been a while since I posted anything. Once upon a time I wrote every day--whether I had anything to say or not. That was good for...
Tasting a Unicorn!
Among wine lovers, the term "unicorn" is sometimes used to describe wines that are rare and desirable. In a Food & Wine article, wine...
Memorial Day
Twenty years ago today, I had the extraordinary honor of speaking and laying wreaths during the Memorial Day commemoration in the...
Unique...and Excellent!
As time goes by, I value authenticity more and more. Perhaps it's because it's becoming rarer--society seems to stamp out boatloads of...
"The Right of Spring" (with apologies to Stravinsky)
Just over 100 years ago, Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring" debuted with the Ballet Russes to a riotous welcome. It became one of...
