My 2016 Case of Wine
Since 2016 is drawing to a close, I thought now was as good a time as any to put together my ultimate case of the year. Since any list...
The Magic
One of the great tragedies of wine is having a bottle that lacks magic, transforming what should be a memorable experience into merely an...
The Undefinable Concept of Terroir
Perhaps no word has caused more confusion in the world of wine in the last few decades than terroir, that nebulous combination of land,...
Fall 2016 Class Schedule
I'm very excited to announce that starting this month, Vine Trainings will have a regular home for classes! The Court in the Square...
Vine Trainings on the Radio
Exciting news! I jumped on the radio this past Saturday (June 25th) to talk about Vine Trainings with my friend Christopher Chan. We...
From Provence to Napa
So I was reading this wonderful piece by Jon Bonné, where he details the ways in which the staggering success of Provençal rosé has,...
Champagne: Still the King
We live in an era where we have unbelievable access to fantastic wines from around the world, often at surprisingly reasonable prices....
A Hint of Poison
Lately, the wine community has been in a bit of an uproar at the news of a lawsuit alleging that a number of prominent California wines,...
Pulling a Winning Lotto Ticket From the Cellar
Aging a bottle of wine is a bit like cheating death, and a bit like playing the lottery. It’s a game I love to indulge in, but even in...
Staying Balanced
Balance in wine is always a bit of a tricky thing to discuss. Does it mean that no one structural element or flavor dominates? If that’s...
