Veteran pioneer in WINO (Wine Investigation for Novices and Oenophiles), nosing and tasting around for unfound gems, new knowledge and great values.
Tom Gable
Tom Gable, a native Californian, has been writing about wine for more than 40 years. He gained an early interest during his tenure as business editor of the San Diego Evening Tribune in the 1970s when he began covering the evolution of the California wine industry as new investments poured in and wine quality improved.
Soon, his weekly wine column was syndicated through Copley News Service to more than 400 newspapers. He also contributed frequently to travel, wine (Wine Spectator) and inflight publications (United, Delta) before moving into a full-time career in public relations (www.nstpr.com). He continues to cover wine as contributing wine writer for San Diego Magazine and writes about wine, food and travel for magazines, newspapers and various blogs.
Tom has judged at major wine competitions in the U.S. and traveled extensively in the winemaking areas of the United States, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, South Africa, South America, Mexico and New Zealand. He is a member of the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, Society of Wine Educators and other wine organizations.
Recent Posts
Burgundy Wines – Hunting for Quality in Less Famous Appellations
It’s a good day that starts at 9 a.m. with an introduction to the wines of Burgundy. Or you could also choose educational programs on wines of New Zealand, Syrah, Champagne or Japanese whiskey and many other spirits and wines during the annual SommCon® conference held...
Syrah Smackdown: Appreciating a Sense of Place and Personality
The annual SommCon® conference provides sommelier-level education and training of wine professionals and serious enthusiasts. The recent three-day conference in San Diego featured some 50 sessions, workshops and educational programs led by recognized experts in their...
Sauvignon Blanc Finds, $10 to $39
The following emerged as the best values, or offering fine style for a higher price, in tasting some 50 Sauvignon Blanc wines over the past three months. Wines were purchased from online flash sale merchants, big box stores and local shops and grocery stores. Good $10...