Again, this is not the same mentality that would have any meaningful representation today in places like Bordeaux or Napa Valley, but one sees this same phenomenon at work quite often in Burgundy and elsewhere, so it is not a unique Piemontese mentality. asked him six questions; he replied with over 10,000 words! think not. am not hopeful. MORE >>

But the practice is fun, and that's why you're reading this blog, isn't it? It's why I write this blog, anyway - it helps me practice and get even more pleasure from wine. started last week with a classic pairing - Loire goat cheese with a Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Tags: Touraine Cheverny Loire Valley Cheese 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." His blog is always interesting to read and his writing style is off-beat and truly hilarious. Tags: Wine of the Week Loire Valley Bernard Baudry Chinon MORE >>

When I win the lottery, we'll do so regularly, and this blog will be all the better for it. Tags: Vouvray Dressner Loire Valley François Pinon At the Dressner tasting yesterday I experienced a shockingly clear example of the role that soil plays in shaping wine. There is lovely fruit here too, but it is of a more refined nature. MORE >>

Andrew reads and apparently enjoys my blog (to each his own, I guess), and he's given me full license to choose a theme and select the wines. will be pouring 6 of my favorite reds from the Loire Valley - 2 wines each from Chinon, Bourgueil, and Saumur-Champigny to be exact. On the 22nd, I'm it. And this is a lovely neighborhood. MORE >>