July 2011
1 post
Sippin on (14) Thierry Allemand →
Nathan’s Thierry Allemand Shrine Pre-Cornas Rosenasty! I would order this by the bucket and wander the earth for the summer solving mysteries and getting into hijinks- (Prieto Picudo Rosado- Jose…
June 2011
1 post
Happy Father's Day 2011! →
Happy Father’s Day !!!! Thank you encouraging me to chase my dreams. I wouldn’t be here without you!
April 2011
2 posts
Shots: Spring In Sonoma →
Knight’s Valley at 8:15 AM while rental house hunting
(If you know of a great 3/2 in Healdsburg, hit me up!) Dry farmed, biodynamic, Zin at CoturriCoturri Zin.
Wine →
Something about this clip… with almost a minute of chatter… and then an ailing Shawn Lane just playing on a stool in a bar. A lot of the crowd still chatting away- oblivious to a guy playing his…
October 2009
23 posts
Top Wine Blogs: Dirty South Wine #8!?!? →
Dirty South Wine is number 8 on the Top 100 Wine Blogs?!?My first reaction is shock and heartfelt thanks. I am grateful to everyone who comes to visit, read, and that I interact with on twitter—…
Top Wine Blogs: Dirty South Wine #8!?!? →
Dirty South Wine is number 8 on the Top 100 Wine Blogs?!?My first reaction is shock and heartfelt thanks. I am grateful to everyone who comes to visit, read, and that I interact with on twitter—…
Welcome To Mercuryville-- Population 2 →
Yesterday, Jenna and I headed for a “short drive” up and over Alexander Mountain in Sonoma County. With a quarter tank of gas and a handful of grapes, we tackled dirt roads, rock slides, a pack of…
Welcome To Mercuryville-- Population 2 →
Yesterday, Jenna and I headed for a “short drive” up and over Alexander Mountain in Sonoma County. With a quarter tank of gas and a handful of grapes, we tackled dirt roads, rock slides, a pack of…
Wine 3 for Popeyes Online Wine Pairing Challenge →
Mutineer Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Alan Kropf, doing some market research at his local Popeyes! Alan’s Pick- 2008 Snoqualmie “Naked” Riesling-Organic, Washington State Riesling One more pairing…
Wine Videos That Rock- Jon-David Headrick →
(Domaine Du Viking Video by Jon-David Headrick) First, I am a fan of Jon-David Headrick’s Selections- He consistently brings in unique, pure juice at reasonable prices. After checking out his new…
Wine 3 for Popeyes Online Wine Pairing Challenge →
Mutineer Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Alan Kropf, doing some market research at his local Popeyes! Alan’s Pick- 2008 Snoqualmie “Naked” Riesling-Organic, Washington State Riesling One more pairing…
Wine Videos That Rock- Jon-David Headrick →
(Domaine Du Viking Video by Jon-David Headrick) First, I am a fan of Jon-David Headrick’s Selections- He consistently brings in unique, pure, juice at reasonable prices. After checking out his new…
Dirty South Wine Starts Rating Wines! →
Though this may come as a shock to some people, I have decided to leap from the top rope and dive head first into the world of wine ratings. This was decided earlier this week in my interview on…
2 ATLANTA Wine Events: Murphy-Goode and St.... →
In the next week, here are two ATL wine events worth checking out. Friday 10/16— Stop in at Sherlock’s in Decatur from 5:30 - 8:00Pm to taste Murphy-Goode wines. If you haven’t tried…
Dirty South Wine: Now With A Theme Song?!?! →
Dirty South Wine Theme Song- Click “Play” next to featured song.Let’s break this downYou know how we do in the dirty southDirty South Winewine is meant to be crunkso get of herewe don’t want that…
Dirty South Wine Starts Rating Wines! →
Though this may come as a shock to some people, I have decided to leap from the top rope and dive head first into the world of wine ratings. This was decided earlier this week in my interview on…
2 ATLANTA Wine Events: Murphy-Goode and St.... →
In the next week, here are two ATL wine events worth checking out. Friday 10/16— Stop in at Sherlock’s in Decatur from 5:30 - 8:00Pm to taste Murphy-Goode wines. If you haven’t tried…
Dirty South Wine: Now With A Theme Song?!?! →
Dirty South Wine Theme Song- Click “Play” next to featured song.Let’s break this downYou know how we do in the dirty southDirty South Winewine is meant to be crunkso get of herewe don’t want that…
Bridging The Gap: Making Traditional Social In... →
(video by Steve Heimoff)I’ve been meaning to post on this for about a month. The transformation of traditional media into social media. It may sound easy— Create a blog, twitter account, facebook…
Popeyes Chicken Online Wine Pairing: TWO of the... →
Two of the pairing wines have been submitted for the Popeyes Spicy Chicken Online Pairing Challenge. The Vouvray may be difficult to source, so find a retailer and place an order asap (At last…
Preston Vineyards: Winery Cats →
Let’s give it up for the cats! Preston VineyardsVideo with Alternate Soundtrack (NSFW) (Loads slowly)
Dinner and Chilling At Eastside Farm →
Last week, Jenna Webber (Eat, Live, Run and now Michel Schlumberger) and I headed over to Jeff and Susan’s for a ridiculous farm to table dinner. Jeff and Susan run both Eastside Farms and Zin…
Preston Vineyards: Winery Cats →
Let’s give it up for the cats! Preston Vineyards
Dinner and Chilling At Eastside Farm →
Last week, Jenna Webber (Eat, Live, Run and now Michel Schlumberger) and I headed over to Jeff and Susan’s for a ridiculous farm to table dinner. Jeff and Susan run both Eastside Farms and Zin…
FTC Decision Will Make Bloggers Most Credible... →
(I received this cat as a free sample from Preston Vineyards) A lot of dust, cheers, jeers, and minor freakouts have been going on with the FTC’s decision to make bloggers admit full disclosure on…
Separated At Birth? Sigmund the Sea Monster and... →
Separated at birth????
Juice and Spider: 2 Shots →
2 Shots from Dry Creek Valley Old Vine Zin being pressed at Bella Spider.
September 2009
5 posts
A Few Things From Healdsburg, CA →
Sazerac at CyrusThe view at Copain Beer and Mexican food at El Farolito Fresh Squeezed Oranges from My Tree- Still rocking here in Healdsburg.Sorry again for the gap in updates here on Dirty South…
Bottles and Friends: A Couple From Cornerstone... →
A few months back (like 8+), I was sent two samples from Craig Camp at Cornerstone Cellars- The 2004 Howell Mountain Cabernet and the 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet. Those who know me well, know I don’t…
Sushi, Swords, Knives... →
Though no wine (except Sake) in this post, this was one of the best sushi / Japanese food experiences I’ve had in the states.Hana Japanese in Rohnert Park CA (Sonoma County, outside of Santa…
Gamble Family Part II (Finally) and an Amazing... →
Back in June, Tracy and I headed over to see our friends Tom Gamble and Elsbeth Sarao in Napa Valley. Tom owns Gamble Family Vineyards, a relatively small producer of mostly Sauvignon Blanc and…
Quick Shots from Labor Day Weekend in Healdsburg →
Shots with Tracy and friends in Healdsburg this weekend— Here’s a quick slideshow update. Also- My Murphy-Goode blog is officially live. You can keep up with my “professional” side at…
August 2009
18 posts
Bacon, Wine, and Sunshine: Heirloom BLT's in... →
In 105F+ heat, Atlanta’s Brady Lowe and Carolina Uribe’s “Taste Network” brought bacon to the masses- 200lbs of it. In celebration of the Summer staple— the BLT, they created a one of a kind BLT…
Hanging Out At Michel-Schlumberger in Dry Creek →
This past weekend, I made a trip to Michel-Schlumberger to catch up with my friend Jim Morris. Jim is a cornerstone in the world of online wine and I wanted to visit his space. Tucked up in them…
Hanging Out At Michel-Schlumberger in Dry Creek →
This past weekend, I made a trip to Michel-Schlumberger to catch up with my friend Jim Morris. Jim is a cornerstone in the world of online wine and I wanted to visit his…
Wine, Collards, and a Whole 'Lotta Hog: Vision... →
(Sat afternoon just down the road at Copain Winery)Huge apologies for the lack of updates. As most know, I moved out to Healdsburg, CA last week to work for Murphy-Goode Winery. Yes- Dirty South…
Short Observations from Healdsburg, CA →
A picture can”t capture any of this…Hummingbirds hover all over my backyard. Every plant between here and the square smells great. I’ve had cooked food 1x in the past 48hrs. There are more…
Quick Shots From Healdsburg →
Old School Rules - Danger DoomQuick Shots from the SAT. AM Healdsburg Farmers Market and El Farolito Mexican Restaurant.
Quick Shots From Healdsburg →
Old School Rules - Danger DoomQuick Shots from the SAT. AM Healdsburg Farmers Market and El Farolito Mexican Restaurant.
On The Road-- Almost to CA! →
Winetonite, Suburban Wino, and Dirty South WineHuge thanks to everyone that came out on for Monday’s farewell bash in the ATL. It was great to everyone and I appreciate all the support from…
On The Road-- Almost to CA! →
Winetonite, Suburban Wino, and Dirty South WineHuge thanks to everyone that came out on for Monday’s farewell bash in the ATL. It was great to everyone and I appreciate all the support from…
Jerry Garcia-- 8/1/42 - 8/9/95 →
I published the same quote last year, but still, no one sums up Jerry Garcia, like Bob Dylan. “There’s no way to measure his greatness or magnitude as a
person or a player. I don’t think any…
An ATL Bon Voyage Party: 8/10, Baraonda, 6-8PM →
I hate to say goodbye, but I want to raise a glass to my friends.On Monday, Baraonda Restaurant is hosting a send off party for my trip to Murphy-Goode in Sonoma county.Free snacks (ahhh yeah!),…
Atlantan Shoots for Slot on Season 2 of "The... →
Dirty South Wine guest poster, friend, and fellow Atlantan, goes for slot on Season 2 of the “The Winemakers”Please help Dave out and share his video with your friends!Also- Follow David’s journey…
Atlantan Shoots for Slot on Season 2 of "The... →
Dirty South Wine guest poster, friend, and fellow Atlantan, goes for slot on Season 2 of the “The Winemakers”Please help Dave out and share his video with your friends!Also- Follow David’s journey…
An ATL Bon Voyage Party: 8/10, Baraonda, 6-8PM →
I hate to say goodbye, but I want to raise a glass to my friends.On Monday, Baraonda Restaurant is hosting a send off party for my trip to Murphy-Goode in Sonoma county.Free snacks (ahhh yeah!),…
Dirty vs Goode? What Happens to Dirty South Wine? →
Keep On Growing - Derek & The … (WineTonite, Dirty, and Eat It, Atlanta at Bovolo in Healdsburg, CA)As most of you know, I was hired by Murphy-Goode Winery to be their “Wine Country Lifestyle…
Dirty vs Goode? What Happens to Dirty South Wine? →
Keep On Growing - Derek & The … (WineTonite, Dirty, and Eat It, Atlanta at Bovolo in Healdsburg, CA)As most of you know, I was hired by Murphy-Goode Winery to be their “Wine Country Lifestyle…
Enjoying the Blur: A Burning Goose of Funky Juice →
The Interim: This week back in Atlanta has been 2 parts scrambling to tie up loose ends, and 1 part the bacchanalian equivalent of the human cannonball.I’ve been extremely fortunate to get together…
Dawn Of The Catfish: A Disturbance in The Wine... →
Something has been bugging me since the Wine Bloggers Conference… A disturbance in the force, a feeling that we are being invaded by a combination of part giant catfish (bottom feeders), snake-oil…