Words and Wild Spaces

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

Monday, November 4, 2013

Tasting Report: A Slew of Southern Rhones

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Sorry, no Chateauneuf-du-Pape here. But some of these red Rhone blends could give CdPs a run for their money. A good portion of this tasting...
Monday, October 28, 2013

Sipping Carol Shelton's Zinfandels in Santa Rosa

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It's not the prettiest location, but they make good Zin. On a recent trip to the San Francisco Bay Area, I woke up at dawn and drov...
Monday, October 21, 2013

Bordeaux on the Cheap: Blanc, Rosé and Rouge for <$20

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I enjoy drinking great Bordeaux, but the high demand and high price tags mean I can’t drink them all that often. If you’re new to Bordeau...
Saturday, October 19, 2013

In Defense of Australian Wines: d'Arenberg and Wakefield

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Australia is an early stop on the wine lover’s journey, a testing ground for the development of the sophomoric palate. It’s a place where th...
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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Bulgariana: Value-Driven Wines from the Thracian Valley

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Robert Hayk is a man on a mission: convincing Americans to give Bulgarian wines a try. “It’s no longer that crap they used to sell to Ru...
Sunday, October 6, 2013

Beautiful Barolos from Paolo Scavino

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Last month I spent an evening chatting with Elisa Scavino, grand-daughter of winemaker Paolo Scavino, and a great ambassador for the family’...
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