Over at Dr. Vino a poll asking readers to vote on the most overused word or phrase of the past year is up. Sideways (my vote, even though I enjoyed the movie) is clearly in the lead, but add your two cents as well. Update: Also you’ve got to give this post a read over [...]

A teacher of mine once described wine as liquid music, and spoke passionately about how it has the power to touch your soul and inspire you. I’m undoubtedly enjoying a love affair with pinot, but what inspires me isn’t the just the wine, it’s the people behind the glass I’m drinking. One of the major [...]

We’re all eagerly awaiting what is sure to be a feast of epic proportions over here in pinot-land. Food coma is all but assured. But as we count our numerous blessings and give thanks for family and friends, it’s incumbent upon us all to remember those less fortunate than us; the downtrodden upon whose backs [...]

Just found out that my wife Candace is pregnant with our first child!