I remember my first extended trip to Napa, about 20 years ago, in which I had the opportunity to taste many Cabernets at a variety
Category: Wine Culture
Does Knowledge of Production Methods Matter to You?
One current moral imperative that has captured the world of food and wine is that we should know where our food and wine comes from.
The Winemaker and Hauteur: Who is the Coward Here?
In his article “The Problem with Misplaced Reverence and Hallowed Wines,” Tim Atkin (MW) rightfully laments the fact that winemakers of high reputation are too
How to Speak Wine Speak
One of the more important issues related to aesthetics that the wine industry must solve is the question of wine language. Almost everyone is unhappy
Should We Worry about the Fate of “Big Wine?”
I don’t think we should minimize the many factors that threaten the wine industry. The current fashion for producing health scares around the consumption of
Climate Change: A Tale of Two Regions
First the good news. This post by Sarah Heller (MW) at Club Oenologique about how Barolo and Barbaresco have adapted to climate change paints a
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 