L.m. Archer
Fine wine wordsmith. I cover Burgundy, bubbles and emerging wine regions.
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binNotes| The Red Thread™
http://binnotes.com/
Inspired stories about artisan wine, food and travel.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 606 )
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My Latest in Meininger Wine Business International: The Price of Prestige
The cost of land in some of the world’s most prestigious regions has now separated from the value of the grapes produced. L. M. Archer analyses the situation. Read more
Posted on 30 May 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
Rebranding Update + More #wineStudio
Iapetus Wine 2016 Tectonic, Shelburne, VT. Hi All, As I mentioned in a previous post, I’m in the process of rebranding from binnotes.com to L.M.Archer.com. Read more
Posted on 29 May 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
#wineStudio | May 2018 Program | Iapetus Wine + Shelburne Vineyard
Iapetus Wine, Shelburne Vineyard – Shelburne, Vermont. I’m excited to rejoin the #wineStudio virtual tasting community this May to discover – and discuss – the... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
The Hedonistic Taster | № 38 | Beauregard Vineyards – Ben Lomond Mountain
The Hedonistic Taster | № 38 | Beauregard Vineyards – Ben Lomond Mountain, CA. by L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne + Champagne ML “Wine should not be... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
Bi-State Wine Media Tour: On Creativity, Collaboration, and Being Badass
Ok, a painful truth. My liver hurts. Left to right: Alana Tielmann, thirsty Magazine- NYC; Vicki Denig, Wine Enthusiast, SevenFifty Daily, NYC; Marie-Hélène... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
On the Road…towards Bubbles and Beyond…
On the road…still…trapsing about on a bi-state media tour between Oregon + Washington, plus my flyin/fly-out attendance today at the 2018 Sparkling Symposium... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
My Latest in South Bay Accent Magazine: “Masters of the Grape”
For you: My latest in the April/May 2018 issue of South Bay Accent Magazine on South Bay SF Sommeliers: “Masters of the Grape.” Enjoy! binNotes “Masters of the... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
On the Road…Again
Hey there, dear readers: I’ve been ‘off-grid’ the past week on a much-needed respite, gearing up for May’s action-packed Oregon Wine Month. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
Happy #EarthDay
#happy #earthday #hugatree#justbreath #aday of #practice #gratitude #abundance #mindfulness #sustainability #friendship #family #fullcircle ... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
Trade Show Confidential: NZ Wines SF
NZ Wine 2018 San Francisco Trade Tasting and seminar, Gallery 308 – Fort Mason Center. Image: ©L.M. Archer. Did you know that New Zealand produces more than jus... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
My Latest in Wine Industry Insight
Wonderful to learn that Wine Industry Insight includes my South Bay Accent Magazine feature “Masters of the Grape” in their “Wine People” section today. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
My Latest in Santa Cruz Mountains Winemaker Association “Meet the Winemaker”...
Delighted to learn that Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrower Association‘s April 2018 “Meet the Winemaker” series features my profile of Silver Mountain Vineyards,... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
My Latest in South Bay Accent Magazine: “Masters of the Grape”
“Masters of the Grape” by L.M. Archer, South Bay Accent Magazine April – May 2018 (pgs. 60-67). Delighted to announce my feature, “Masters of the Grape”... Read more
Posted on 05 April 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
My Latest in Oregon Wine Press: Now Showing – Three Days of Glory
My latest in Oregon Wine Press: Filmmaker David Baker, Oregon importer Scott Wright and Caroline Parent-Gros at the premiere of “Three Days of Glory” in... Read more
Posted on 03 April 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
My Latest in Wines & Vines Magazine: Seeking Perfection in Pinot Noir
Dear Readers: Delighted to share my latest article in Wines Vines Magazine: Seeking Perfection in Pinot Noir, by L.M. Archer in the April 2018 issue of Wines ... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
Springing Forth
Happy Spring, Dear Readers! As you enjoy this holiday weekend, I’ll be springing forth with some exciting new features in a few notable publications…details on... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
The Hedonistic Taster | № 37 | Silver Mountain Vineyards
The Hedonistic Taster | № 37 | Silver Mountains Vineyards – Santa Cruz Mountains, CA. by L.M. Archer, FWS | Bourgogne + Champagne ML “Wine should not be... Read more
Posted on 27 March 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
My Latest in MWBI: SOMMS & Rock Stars
Swedish sommeliers, top left Clockwise: Helena Wolff of Gothia Towers, Cathrine Suzeau of Koka, Rubén Sanz Marino of PM Vanner, 2016 Lily Bollinger Award... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
On Heritage, Honey…and Judgement
Dear Readers: As a wine and lifestyle writer, my assignments immerse me in a myriad of topics. As a judge, I must taste and tipple through a slew of selections. Read more
Posted on 13 March 2018 CULTURE, DRINK -
Intention, Trust, Transparency…and Rebranding
Winemaking is an art. It’s also a business. So is wine writing. Grape growing takes patience. Thought. Care. Effort. Nothing gets planted, harvested, and... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2018 CULTURE, DRINK