California Weird

It was the early 1970’s, and the time of the hippie exodus from a decaying Haight-Ashbury to the countryside of Sonoma County. And yes, there may have been marijuana involved… But I give California credit for my introduction to wine…

Le Mâconnais: du Côté du Blanc

Le Mâconnais: du Côté du Blanc

Abandoning a fascination, nay, an obsession with Burgundy is nigh impossible. Unfortunately, a rocky relationship with this precious area has become increasingly tenuous due to the most unseemly question of money. Luckily, there are solid bridges that span this treacherous rift and can help us maintain and cherish our connection to accessibly-priced, high-quality Burgundy wine of both colours. One bridge is the area of southern Burgundy surrounding the town of Mâcon.

The Fastest Corkscrew in the West - Chapter II: For a Few Bottles More

The Fastest Corkscrew in the West - Chapter II: For a Few Bottles More

Frank saddled up Graach and pointed him eastwards, sipping from a bottle of Trittenheimer as they rode under a sprawling sky. They were still a good distance from the badlands when an infernal noise emanated from the wagon, sounding as if it came from the very bowels of Hell.

2021 German Riesling - The Drinkle Report

2021 German Riesling - The Drinkle Report

The best wines have such astounding, breathtaking clarity that one could take effortless inventory of these qualities in a relaxed and unhurried way, and the terroir-transparency of 2021 is often striking. In general, these are wines that encompass the beauty of early mornings.