Dave Phinney’s Locations series is worth checking out.The winemaker behind the iconic Prisoner brand from Orin Swift Cellars, Phinney now does cross-appellation blending sourcing grapes
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Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Brunello di Montalcino: Sangiovese Perfection
This is the day I’ve been waiting for—our visit to Brunello di Montalcino. As good as the wines have been in Chianti and Montepulciano, it
Wine Blog Daily Monday 7/30/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Amelia Pape reminisces about Chez Panisse and a life of good eating.
Budget Wine Review: Maddalena Semi Sweet Riesling Monterey Riesling 2014
Maddalena is a brand of the historic San Antonio Winery, on of the early Los Angeles wineries founded in 1917 by Italian immigrant Santo Cambianica.
Wine Blog Daily Friday 7/27/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: A politician in France wants to legally define natural wine. The Wine
Jon Bonné’s Courageous Article has Me Conflicted
Jon Bonné has been justly praised for his courageous article that appeared in Punch last week, but I must say the article in the end
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 