A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: In the interests of the devolution of language, Blake Gray reviews two
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Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Is the Wine Boom Slowing?
Two headlines caught my eye this week in part because I’ve been expecting this news for some time. Reuters is reporting that Constellation Brands took
Wine Review: Idlewild Nebbiolo Fox Hill Vineyard Mendocino 2013
Nebbiolo, the pride of Barolo and Barbaresco, is not often found outside the fog-shrouded hills of Piemonte. This is in part because Nebbiolo is relatively
Wine Blog Daily Tuesday, 1/9/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Amanda Barnes profiles Austrian wines and the challenges they face because of
Wine Blog Daily Monday 1/8/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Natural wine advocate Alice Feiring is enthusiastic about the wines of the
The Limitations of Blind Tasting
In the wine world, blind tasting is the principle methodology for judging wines. Ideally, wines should be tasted without knowing the producer and often without
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 