“Quality over quantity.” The Week in Wine 24-30 July, 2017
“Of course you’re busy. We’re all busy. Don’t use that as an excuse not to get things done.” These wise words from a friend of mine have long resonated with […]
Monthly Archives: July 2017
“Perfect Pairing.” Review: Yount Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
I knew the moment I saw them that I had to change course, and quickly. Our neighbors were coming for dinner that evening, but had graciously suggested that they provide […]
“The Loner.” Review: Chateau Montelena Estate Cab Sauv 2013
Yesterday, I said something to Titus, my not-quite-two-year-old-son, which included the phrase “by myself” therein. Afterwards, he kept repeating it, over and over, as if it were some sort of […]
“The Week In Wine,” 17-23 July, 2017
Another week of July, come and gone, and while it was beautiful, relaxing, stifling hot, and full of family, friends, and loved ones seemingly all at once, it of course […]
Last Call!
I just wanted to be sure to remind everyone, especially my friends in the Omaha area, that tomorrow from 1-5 we’ll be tasting through a flight of truly amazing Napa […]
“The Trouble with Wine Writing.” Review: Charles Krug Cab Sauv 2014
Last year, Sonja and I visited the Charles Krug winery, the oldest winery in the Napa Valley, about a month after its infamous owner, Peter Mondavi, passed away. There, I […]
“Summer Nights.” Review: Silverado Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2016
As a teacher, I often hear about how little work we do in the summer. Usually, I don’t commit homicide as a response. It’s true, I suppose, that work is […]
“The Problem with Free Will.” Review: Palmaz Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Warning: This story starts out pretty personal. If you don’t want to know details about my life, abort mission now. I won’t hold it against you. Hell, I won’t even […]
The Week in Wine, 10-16 July, 2017
Nothing out of the ordinary this week, I’m pleased to report. The classes I’m teaching continue to go well and to inspire me. Sonja and I are getting along well, […]
The Wine Cellar Chronicles, Part I: “Assessing the situation.”
Sonja and I shopped around Omaha for the better part of two years, looking for the perfect house. On multiple occasions, we thought we’d found it, from a ranch with […]
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