One of the enduring mysteries of this moment in the culture of wine is why almost every wine writer from obscure bloggers to the most
Category: Wine Culture
A Sommelier’s Hallucination
In a New York Times article entitled “Ignore the Snobs, Drink the Cheap, Delicious Wine” sommelier Bianca Bosker jumps the shark. The absurdity of the
The Joys of Aged Wines
Esther Mobley’s paean to aged wines is a wonderful evocation of the joys of finding that gem still going strong after 30 years in the
In Praise of Imperfection
In modern culture we are too easily seduced by perfection. We want the perfect job, seek the perfect look, strive for the best life we
How to Order Wine in a Restaurant
Confronting a wine list in a restaurant can be daunting—so many regions, varietals, and styles and so little information offered about what you’re getting. Even
Wine is Inexhaustible Which is Bad News for Brand Loyalty
Matt Brehony sure is bullish on the future of wine in the U.S. despite some evidence of lagging sales: Millennials are changing the face of
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 