In the not too distant past, when natural wine was gaining a foothold, it was common to hear the sentiment that wine makes itself. The
The Fate of Wine
Karen MacNeil, author of the renowned Wine Bible gave a talk recently at the Mondavi Institute at UC Davis entitled “Nothing Left to Say? The
Should We Buy Local?
There are many good reasons to eat locally-sourced ingredients. They are generally fresher and thus better tasting when purchased at the farmer’s market rather than
The Enabling Conditions of Culinary Art
Tradition his its virtues and history certainly teaches us lessons. We are creatures of culture and so we belong to communities that have histories, values,
In the Minority On Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
I remember my first extended trip to Napa, about 20 years ago, in which I had the opportunity to taste many Cabernets at a variety
Does Knowledge of Production Methods Matter to You?
One current moral imperative that has captured the world of food and wine is that we should know where our food and wine comes from.