Mike Veseth, The Wine Economist, has a thought-provoking post on the possibility of new world Grand Crus. The occasion was a zoom event devoted to
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Sustainability and Worker Compensation in the Wine Business
Why should the concept of sustainability apply only to environmental concerns? This question is raised in a particularly helpful way by Jono Le Feuvre in
Wine, Food, and Nostalgia
The world of food and wine thrives on nostalgia. Culinarians chase down heritage tomatoes, ferment their own vinegar, and learn to butcher hogs in the
Toward a Rebirth of Wine Criticism
This meditation on the fate of wine criticism by former Vinous wine critic Jason Wilson takes us through a brief, recent history of commentary on
Civilization and the Aroma of Sweaty Saddles
Wine is really difficult to enjoy because its virtues demand opposing, incompatible mental states. Wine tastes good and produces the mild buzz that has a
A Burgundian Harvest
Harvest is upon us. This is a good time for a glimpse into crazy time throughout the wine world. Philippe Pacalet is a leading Burgundian
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 