Philosopher Barry Smith’s recent article in World of Fine Wine magazine hits all the right points about the rampant, mistaken view that wine tasting is
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Wine Review: Walter Clore Columbia Crest Private Reserve Columbia Valley 2013
When large industrial wineries, such as Chateau Ste. Michelle, owners of the Columbia Crest brand, pause long enough in their quest for market share to
Wine Blog Daily Tuesday 11/13/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Tom Jarvis has a complete guide to carbonic maceration. The Wine Curmudgeon
It’s Tension Not Harmony that Makes Great Wine
Great wines have dominant flavor and aroma notes that have clarity and focus and exhibit harmony in that they have a sense of cohesion, with
Wine Blog Daily Monday 11/12/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Karen MacNeil uses the differences between food and wine to explain the
Budget Wine Review: George Wyndham Bin 555 Shiraz Australia 2016
In the early 2000’s, Australian Shiraz was the hot new wine until they started exporting cheap, sugary plonk with cute animals on the label to
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