A son someplace in Northern Europe opens the forgotten wine cellar belonging to his father, now 10 years deceased, and discovers a wine collection expected
Category: Wine Culture
Wine, Scientism and Specialization
I complained recently about Mark Mathews new book Terroir and Other Myths of Winegrowing, arguing that it’s obvious to anyone with a passing acquaintance with
The Tragedy of Napa’s Cult Wines
Esther Mobley’s article on Napa cult wines pretty much nails the tragedy of these beauties: Perhaps it’s too easy to hate these wines. And rejecting
Food, Wine and the Future of Work
This chart from Pew Research tells you why the U.S. desperately needs a vibrant food and wine culture: 73% of Americans say its very
Hope for Aging Wine and Food Geeks
I probably cannot be accused of writing posts that are upbeat and cheery. But this article got me feeling chipper so I thought I would
Terroir is Not a Myth
I haven’t had the chance to read Mark A. Mathews’ book Terroir and Other Myths of Winegrowing. But if Tom Wark’s summary of the argument
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 