Serge Hochar, winemaker and proprietor of Chateau Musar, died last week while vacationing in Mexico. This may not be news since his death has been
Category: Wine Culture
The Champagne Boycott
I won’t be drinking Champagne this New Year’s Eve. If the Champagne trade association wants to act like thugs they can do it without my
The Cost of Deliciousness
In comparison to wines of the 20th Century, the contemporary style of winemaking, especially for high-end wines, tends toward riper fruit, lower acidity, higher alcohol
Thanksgiving Wine Pairing
Wine pairing for Thanksgiving can be a nightmare. How do you find a wine that will go with turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauce, candied yams,
The Search Continues
My constant search for the Perfect Pinot continues with a week long visit to Willamette Valley in Oregon. See my report at Roving Decanter.
Are Wine Scores Inflated?
Complaints about the 100-pt. rating system for wine are ubiquitous in the blogosphere and I’ve commented on it myself. But beating a dead horse is
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 