As usual, Matt Kramer’s essay “Why the Fundamentals Matter”, in which he compares wine to the 5 fundamental ballet positions that every aspiring dancer must
Category: Wine Culture
The Controversy Over Minerality
One of the most interesting debates in the wine world today is the debate over minerality. Does it exist? What is it? and Where does
Why are there only 354 Masters of Wine?
A Master of Wine is someone who has passed the rigorous tasting and theory exams and submitted an acceptable research paper to the The Institute
The Wines of Ningxia China
As with almost every other product known to humanity, China is making inroads into the world of wine. In 2015 it was the 11th largest
How to Become a Better Wine Taster
I often here it said that people differ radically in their sensitivity to the chemicals found in wine. Either you have the natural ability to
Spain’s Forgotten Grape Varieties
The most fascinating presentation at last month’s Society of Wine Educator’s Conference was Bodegas Torres’ project of recovering ancient grape varieties that had disappeared, it
