Words and Wild Spaces

Isaac James Baker writer, wildlife photographer, climber, hiker, surfer, and all-around fan of wild places and experiences.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Pelican's Rest - a poem

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Here's a recent poem I wrote after hanging out with pelicans in Baja Sur, Mexico last month. Pelican’s Rest i scrambled down a gully of...
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Thursday, August 7, 2025

Aridus carries the Arizona torch with new wine releases

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Wow, I just checked my notes and it turns out I’ve been stoked on Arizona wine for 15 years now. That’s when I first visited my now-partner’...
Friday, July 4, 2025

Summery selections from Oregon's Troon Vineyard

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Lately, it’s been so hot and humid I haven’t thought much about wine. But it’s also the Fourth of July, making it a perfect time to highligh...
Thursday, June 12, 2025

Value and honesty from Balverne's new Sonoma offerings

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Some things never get old. A few random examples for me: watching a hummingbird visit a flower; eating good garlic bread; a hug from a frien...
Saturday, May 31, 2025

Complex, Summery white wines from Cormorant Cellars

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I’m back this week with some delightfully Summery wines from California’s Cormorant Cellars . Started by Charlie Gilmore in 2018, they’ve go...
Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Sicilian Wines for Springtime

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This week, I’m back with some delightful Italian wines to highlight. But there are no oaky, burly, highly tannic reds in these Sicilian sele...
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