Summer arrived in New York with a splash -- cold and wet -- but the trains are still packed out to Montauk, the Jamaica-stop on the Long Island Railroad has traingoers negotiating the politics of seating arrangements with sweaty seniors and the disabled, and the New Jersey Turnpike is packed from north Jersey to Exit 8. Flights are delayed. MORE >>

Bay Area wine blogger Cory Cartwright is celebrating the 1st anniversary of his blog Saignée by hosting an event that he calls " 31 Days of Natural Wine." Cory writes passionately about the wines he loves, and about his life in the Bay Area and beyond. His blog is always interesting to read and his writing style is off-beat and truly hilarious. MORE >>

I returned to NYC this morning on the red eye flight from San Fransisco.  Usually when coming back from the west coast, in addition to seeing my sister and brother in law I make a trip to one CA wine region or another.  Close to my sister (in Palo Alto ) is Monterey County, a [.]. MORE >>

Today, it's my turn up on Cory Cartwright's series, 31 Days of Natural Wines. Oddly enough, he asked me to this right after my rant out about writing for free. But, this was for the cause, and it is an idea that is generous and giving and wish I had thought it up myself. And next up, me. For my readers? What can I say? It is the season, after all. MORE >>

What does a 62 point wine taste like? Not that I follow scores for wine very much, but a 62 pointer? Man, that had to suck. Or, conversely, if you disagree with the critic giving the score, perhaps it was fantastic? Daniel Posner (above, right), owner of the wine store Grapes The Wine Company , drew this review to my attention. accepted. MORE >>