There will be no wine reviews this week. I’ve been fighting flu symptoms for days—beginning the day after getting a flu shot, funny that. I
Category: Wine Culture
Can the Wine Bottle Be Replaced?
Beautiful, authentic, and perfectly proportioned for sharing with another person, the glass wine bottle has an iconic place among wine lovers. Not only does it
Wine and Dine Makes You Happy
We already knew this but finding scientific confirmation and explanation is interesting nevertheless. It is widely accepted that substances called endocannaboids (ECs) regulate mood; increased
The Future of Wine or How to Turn Wine into Orange Juice
Economics professor Kym Anderson reports on the continued globalization of the wine business and paints a picture of what the future looks like: Falling international
Good News for Wine Nerds
The concept of terroir, the idea that the flavors in wine reflect the geographical characteristics of the region in which the grapes are grown, is
Mind Games
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tasted a wine and detected a hint of sweetness, only to find out from the winemaker that
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 