# pinot noir (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover pinot noir. Page: Feed: --- ## [Vinography Images: On the Rocks](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/vinography-images-on-the-rocks) _2026-08-21 · alder · Vinography_ Some creative stonework greets visitors at the ArmAs winery in the Aragatsotn region of Armenia, carrying on a tradition of The post Vinography Images: On the Rocks appeared first on Vinography . ## [Wine of the Day, No. 904, and a Bonus](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/wine-of-the-day-no-904-and-a-bonus) _2026-08-19 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ Yesterday was International Pinot Noir Day ## [Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/16/26](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/wine-news-what-im-reading-the-week-of-8-16-26) _2026-08-19 · alder · Vinography_ Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/16/26 appeared first on Vinography . ## [Vinography Images: Under African Skies](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/vinography-images-under-african-skies) _2026-08-16 · alder · Vinography_ Dramatic skies make for a beautiful evening above vineyards near Stellenbosch, South Africa. Known traditionally as the home of South The post Vinography Images: Under African Skies appeared first on Vinography . ## [West Coast Aligoté Shines](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/west-coast-aligote-shines) _2026-08-14 · alder · Vinography_ Aligoté is having a moment. The workhorse white grape of Burgundy has spent much of the last half-century better known The post West Coast Aligoté Shines appeared first on Vinography . ## [Steven Kent Winery: Four Versions of Cabernet Franc](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/steven-kent-winery-four-versions) _2026-08-12 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ Not "paper-scissors-rock" but "rock-steel-wood." ## [Why South Africa is the Most Exciting Wine Region on the Planet, Part I](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/why-south-africa-is-the-most-exciting-wine-region-on-the-planet-part-i) _2026-08-11 · alder · Vinography_ That’s not just a headline designed to attract attention. It’s my professional opinion as someone who tastes and writes about The post Why South Africa is the Most Exciting Wine Region on the Planet, Part I appeared first on Vinography . ## [Wine of the Day, No. 903](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/wine-of-the-day-no-903) _2026-08-10 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ A surprising merlot from Roussillon. ## [Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/9/26](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/wine-news-what-im-reading-the-week-of-8-9-26) _2026-08-10 · alder · Vinography_ Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/9/26 appeared first on Vinography . ## [Vinography Unboxed: Week of 8/2/26](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/vinography-unboxed-week-of-8-2-26) _2026-08-09 · alder · Vinography_ Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up on my doorstep asking The post Vinography Unboxed: Week of 8/2/26 appeared first on Vinography . ## [PixelRift — Platforming with Level Editor (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nB06AldFSogx) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Includes a built-in level editor, campaign with elemental heroes, and boss encounters. ## [Six Recent Purchases](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/six-recent-purchases) _2026-08-08 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ Italy, France, Portugal -- fairly priced. ## [Vinography Images: Somló Spring](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/vinography-images-somlo-spring) _2026-08-08 · alder · Vinography_ Morning light rakes across the front of the hill of Somló, highlighting one of the hundreds of small buildings that The post Vinography Images: Somló Spring appeared first on Vinography . ## [Tongue Dancer Wines: A Re-Introduction](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/tongue-dancer-wines-a-re-introduction) _2026-08-05 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ Sonoma County, 12 examples -- mainly pinot noir + two chardonnays ## [Sta. Rita Hills Wine & Fire Celebration: Aug 13-16, Lompoc](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/sta-rita-hills-wine-fire-celebration-aug-13-16-lompoc) _2026-08-04 · alder · Vinography_ No one, including me, pays enough attention to Santa Barbara Wine Country. It’s frankly one of the greatest sources of The post Sta. Rita Hills Wine & Fire Celebration: Aug 13-16, Lompoc appeared first on Vinography . ## [Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/2/26](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/wine-news-what-im-reading-the-week-of-8-2-26) _2026-08-04 · alder · Vinography_ Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 8/2/26 appeared first on Vinography . ## [The Taste of Carbon Neutrality: International Wineries for Climate Action](https://www.vinography.com/2026/08/the-taste-of-carbon-neutrality-international-wineries-for-climate-action) _2026-08-02 · alder · Vinography_ The wine world is full of organizations and associations, spanning a wide range of missions, purposes, and themes. Only a The post The Taste of Carbon Neutrality: International Wineries for Climate Action appeared first on Vinography . ## [Vinography Images: Cave Dwellers](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/vinography-images-cave-dwellers) _2026-08-01 · alder · Vinography_ One of the strangely most predictable signs that I’m going to enjoy the wines at a winery I’ve just walked The post Vinography Images: Cave Dwellers appeared first on Vinography . ## [The Big Five-O](http://www.oregonwinepress.com//article?articleTitle=the-big-five-o--1785338986--4019--) _2026-07-31 · oregonwinepress.com - News_ By Michele Francisco, OWP Editor With this issue, I've had 50 opportunities to speak directly to you. Reading through some of my letters, I've shared moments of hope, inspiration and gratitude, alongside tragedy and death. The common thread? Each is written from the heart. Over the last four years, I've experienced tremendous sadness but also countless moments of happiness and joy. I expect you… ## [Malbec to Marriage](http://www.oregonwinepress.com//article?articleTitle=malbec-to-marriage--1785355926--4020--) _2026-07-31 · oregonwinepress.com - News_ By Sarah Murdoch Oregon wine events promise fun, food, and- of course- wine. Getting out and exploring may offer much more, like a chance encounter with your soulmate. Malbec in the City, an annual Portland wine event, stands out. Oregon winemaker and organizer JP Valot, an Argentine native, brings energy, unique food pairings and even tango to the celebration. In 2023, this event changed the… ## [Zip, Dip and Sip](http://www.oregonwinepress.com//article?articleTitle=zip-dip-and-sip--1785356979--4021--) _2026-07-31 · oregonwinepress.com - News_ By Tamara MC Our group drove into Del Rio Vineyard Estate, located midway between Medford and Grants Pass, and parked near an ample timber arch with the words Del Rio hung from the crossbeam. The vineyard opened beyond it in straight rows, green to gold in the afternoon light, and the Rogue River ran close by, bright below the old Rock Point Bridge. (Del R o means "of the river.") Exhilarated from… ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KaL9oV8lJfof) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Picture Perfect](http://www.oregonwinepress.com//article?articleTitle=picture-perfect--1785359555--4022--) _2026-07-31 · oregonwinepress.com - News_ By Greg Norton Years ago, I shared my plan to write about wine with a friend. "I envy you," he replied, which surprised me since he rarely drank. "Wine only grows in beautiful places." Northwest wine photographer Richard Duval has spent nearly two decades visiting and documenting some of those locales. One of his photos recently earned international recognition with a third-place prize at this… ## [Graduation Day Siete](http://www.oregonwinepress.com//article?articleTitle=graduation-day-siete--1785362134--4023--) _2026-07-31 · oregonwinepress.com - News_ By Greg Norton "We know these are challenging times, but today we're here, united, with hope." With those words, AHIVOY co-founder Sof a Torres-McKay welcomed a large group of family and well-wishers to Chemeketa Community College's Eola campus. They gathered to celebrate the graduation of the organization's seventh cohort of vineyard stewards. Born from a conversation among friends, nonprofit… ## [In Memoriam: Joe Herald Campbell](http://www.oregonwinepress.com//article?articleTitle=in-memoriam-joe-herald-campbell--1785364129--4024--) _2026-07-31 · oregonwinepress.com - News_ The family of Joe Herald Campbell, age 87, of Sherwood, Ore., is saddened to announce his passing on June 28. Joe was born on June 25, 1939 in Altadena, Calif. to Lois E Campbell (n e Cordner) and Frederick Clarence Campbell. Joe grew up at his family's motel in Hood River, Ore. and attended Hood River High School. Always a hard worker, Joe had 11 jobs before the age of 18 including working at the… ## [Tonight’s the Night](http://www.oregonwinepress.com//article?articleTitle=tonight-rsquo-s-the-night--1785419825--4025--) _2026-07-31 · oregonwinepress.com - News_ By Aakanksha Agarwal The best bottle in your cellar doesn't need a luxurious filet mignon. Sometimes a bag of chips proves to be outstanding. For years, food and wine culture dictated our best bottles be reserved for elaborate meals and special occasions. Sparkling wine with lobster, Cabernet Sauvignon and steak. Riesling with foie gras or spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes. As chef de cuisine at… ## [Southern Fried Rockfish with Roasted Corn Chow Chow](http://www.oregonwinepress.com//article?articleTitle=southern-fried-rockfish-with-roasted-corn-chow-chow--1785420091--4026--) _2026-07-31 · oregonwinepress.com - News_ Fried fish 1 pound trimmed rock fish Marinade 2 cups full-fat buttermilk 2 tablespoons hot sauce Dredge 2 cups cornmeal 1 cup potato starch 1 cup corn starch 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 2 tablespoons salt 1 teaspoon paprika Instructions Marinate the fish for 30 minutes while you mix the dredge and get your frying oil up to 350 F, although you could also fry this in a pan.… ## [What Comes Next?](http://www.oregonwinepress.com//article?articleTitle=what-comes-next--1785422636--4027--) _2026-07-31 · oregonwinepress.com - News_ By Aakanksha Agarwal When Oregon's pioneering wine families planted vineyards in the 1960s and '70s, succession wasn't the pressing question. Survival was. Dick and Nancy Ponzi were busy proving the Willamette Valley could produce world-class Pinot Noir. Bill and Susan Sokol Blosser were instrumental in establishing a new industry. Around them, a handful of families were planting vineyards and… ## [The Emerald Standard](http://www.oregonwinepress.com//article?articleTitle=the-emerald-standard--1785423418--4028--) _2026-07-31 · oregonwinepress.com - News_ By Neal D. Hulkower In a short piece recognizing Remy Wines' 10th anniversary (see "Remy Wines Celebrates 10" in OWP August 2016), I wrote: "Over the next decade, Drabkin says she has no ambitious plans, just refinements and improvements. With her current space filled and no interest in moving, she's content with her case production." That isn't exactly how things played out… In 2017, Drabkin… ## [Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/26/26](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/wine-news-what-im-reading-the-week-of-7-26-26) _2026-07-28 · alder · Vinography_ Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/26/26 appeared first on Vinography . ## [Four Wines, One Pioneer: Discovering Dr. Konstantin Frank and the Finger Lakes](https://enofylzwineblog.com/2026/07/27/four-wines-one-pioneer-discovering-dr-konstantin-frank-and-the-finger-lakes/) _2026-07-27 · Martin D. Redmond · ENOFYLZ Wine Blog_ Discovering Finger Lakes Despite writing about wine for more than fifteen years, I ve never had the opportunity to visit New York s Finger Lakes wine region. That s something I hope to change one day. Until then, tasting wines from Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery—widely regarded as one of the region s pioneering estates—seemed like the next best thing.... Read More ## [Notable Reprise No. 3: "Wine and Dance"](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/notable-reprise-no-3-wine-and-dance) _2026-07-27 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ From the archives. ## [Watch Chovy Code Live (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0UFcUhFnmOdw) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Join live coding streams with real-time collaborative screen sharing, open source and free. ## [I’ll Drink to That!: Is Cory Empting Writing The Next Chapter of Napa Valley Cabernet at Harlan Estate?](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/ill-drink-to-that-is-cory-empting-writing-the-next-chapter-of-napa-valley-cabernet-at-harlan-estate) _2026-07-26 · alder · Vinography_ A new episode of the I’ll Drink to That! wine talk podcast was released recently. Episode 504 features Cory Empting. Cory oversees The post I’ll Drink to That!: Is Cory Empting Writing The Next Chapter of Napa Valley Cabernet at Harlan Estate? appeared first on Vinography . ## [Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/19/26](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/vinography-unboxed-week-of-7-19-26) _2026-07-26 · alder · Vinography_ Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up on my doorstep asking The post Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/19/26 appeared first on Vinography . ## [Vinography Images: Spare Vines](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/vinography-images-spare-vines) _2026-07-25 · alder · Vinography_ The Savennières appellation is one of the Loire’s smallest, both in its overall size (roughly 350 hectares) and in its The post Vinography Images: Spare Vines appeared first on Vinography . ## [Gianni Doglia: Four Current Releases](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/gianni-doglia-four-current-releases) _2026-07-24 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ From the hills of Monferrato in Piedmont. ## [Unfiltered Wine Festival: July 25-26, Berkeley](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/unfiltered-wine-festival-july-25-26-berkeley) _2026-07-21 · alder · Vinography_ You know what’s better than a wine tasting event that features some really excellent producers of low-intervention wines? Two days The post Unfiltered Wine Festival: July 25-26, Berkeley appeared first on Vinography . ## [Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/19/26](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/wine-news-what-im-reading-the-week-of-7-19-26) _2026-07-21 · alder · Vinography_ Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/19/26 appeared first on Vinography . ## [A Notable, Perhaps Noble Reprise, No. Two](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/a-notable-perhaps-noble-reprise-no) _2026-07-20 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ A request. ## [Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/12/26](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/vinography-unboxed-week-of-7-12-26) _2026-07-18 · alder · Vinography_ Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up on my doorstep asking The post Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/12/26 appeared first on Vinography . ## [Cattleya Wines: Some 2024s](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/cattleya-wines-some-2024s) _2026-07-18 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ Wines of remarkable focus, purity and intensity ## [A Notable, Even Noble Reprise](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/a-notable-even-noble-reprise) _2026-07-17 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ By request. ## [Vinography Images: Biodynamic Welcome](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/vinography-images-biodynamic-welcome) _2026-07-17 · alder · Vinography_ The first thing you see when you walk into the foyer of Famille Joly – Coulee de Serrant in Savennières The post Vinography Images: Biodynamic Welcome appeared first on Vinography . ## [New Releases from Troon Vineyard and Farm](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/new-releases-from-troon-vineyard) _2026-07-14 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ Vermentino '25; syrah '23. ## [Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/12/26](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/wine-news-what-im-reading-the-week-of-7-12-26) _2026-07-13 · alder · Vinography_ Hello and welcome to my weekly roundup of the wine stories that I find of interest on the web. I The post Wine News: What I’m Reading the Week of 7/12/26 appeared first on Vinography . ## [Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/5/26](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/vinography-unboxed-week-of-7-5-26) _2026-07-12 · alder · Vinography_ Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up on my doorstep asking The post Vinography Unboxed: Week of 7/5/26 appeared first on Vinography . ## [Weekend Wine Notes: 12 Wines Notable for Their Diversity](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/weekend-wine-notes-12-wines-notable) _2026-07-11 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ Six whites and six reds, mainly under $30. ## [An Alpine Sparkler for a Parisian Classic: Croque Madame & Crémant de Savoie](https://enofylzwineblog.com/2026/07/10/an-alpine-sparkler-for-a-parisian-classic-croque-madame-cremant-de-savoie/) _2026-07-11 · Martin D. Redmond · ENOFYLZ Wine Blog_ This month, our French Winophiles writers are sharing their idea of the perfect lunch in a French café. For me, one dish immediately came to mind: the Croque Monsieur. But since I d never actually tried its richer sibling, the Croque Madame, this seemed like the perfect excuse to order one—and pair it with a bottle... Read More ## [Vinography Images: Gloriously Green](https://www.vinography.com/2026/07/vinography-images-gloriously-green) _2026-07-10 · alder · Vinography_ Whatever you might think of Biodynamics, or even more specifically the wines of Nicolas Joly, take one look at his The post Vinography Images: Gloriously Green appeared first on Vinography . ## [Vecchie Terre di Montefili -- Tuscan Sangiovese of Intensity and Purity](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/vecchie-terre-di-montefili-tuscan) _2026-07-08 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ Hillside wines built for the long-haul. ## [Wine of the Day, No. 902](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/wine-of-the-day-no-902) _2026-07-07 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ A scintillating, Sonoma County sauvignon blanc ## [Andreola: Don't Call Them Prosecco](https://biggerthanyourhead.substack.com/p/andreola-dont-call-them-prosecco) _2026-07-01 · Fredric Koeppel · Bigger Than Your Head_ Three jewels of the Valdobbiadene DOCG region.