Blogs

Let’s get the obvious out of the way: the question as to why Fredric Koeppel named his wine blog, starting in 2006, Bigger Than Your Head? If you’re someone who knows the origin of that sobriquet, you’re a big Kliban fan....

The headline, one you never see in wine publications or in general consumer publications which write about wine, was shocking in its intent. But I have to admit – I appreciated it because of its boldness.......

Whenever I would snoop around a wine event in the Valley, looking for my next story, there would be Tim McDonald, schmoozing the writers, looking to ingratiate himself – and by extension – his clients......

As a journalist by training, whenever that skillset is called upon, I’m usually a good skeptic. It’s a trait that is necessary in order to be able to separate truth from fiction; and to bring clear reportage to one’s readers.....

On behalf of my client – the Speyer Oenotria Company, (Very) Ltd. – you are invited to a very, very, very special tasting and dinner debauchery at the sumptuous palatial home of Biggus The Sixth,.......

This post has nothing to do with media relations nor does it have to do much with a man I once sat next to at lunch. But it’s more about one of the most wonderful experiences of my career.

One of my winery clients recently sent this email, responding to a New York Times Magazine article you too likely saw.....

This is my official pitch to become the PR director for Constellation Brands: If I’m lucky enough – and grovel enough – I’m proposing to call the campaign....

When I was born, I think a came out a doubter. That’s why I believe being a world-class skeptic -- as I trust in my bones -- the faith in that emotion has made me a good journalist.....

Admittedly, I was parked where I shouldn’t have. When I came back to my car......

The last time the sky fell on top of the industry, it did so by sprinkling sweet sweet sugar all over the vineyards from Napa Valley and Sonoma to the Ste Rita Hills to the west side of Paso Robles.......

One of my winery clients, obviously seeking my advice, sent this email: “I’ve been getting a lot these lately. What do you think?”......