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
Category: Wine Culture
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
Wine’s Curse: Can We Break the Spell?
Two articles posted at World of Fine Wine’s website pose wine’s greatest challenge and perhaps the solution. Andrew Jeffords laments the high cost of the
Wine County Fires: A Story of Courage and Love
One of the central themes of Beauty and the Yeast is that the aesthetic appreciation of wine involves both a love of the remarkable variations
Dodging a Bullet?
It ain’t over yet but for wineries in El Dorado County who have been threatened by the Caldor fire, there is some good news. There
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 