We have now jumped the shark, I think, with this idea that wine should make itself. We’ve graduated from minimalist winemaking to minimalist wine growing.
Category: Wine Culture
Brand Loyalty and Experimentation
This brief summary of the reasons behind brand loyalty entitled “Why Do People Fall in Love With One Particular Wine? provides a correct analysis of
What is a “Linear” Wine?
The term “linear” is often used in tasting notes, but as Rebecca Meir points out in her article on the term in Wine Enthusiast, it
Wine: Is It Social Ritual or Art?
I’ve often contrasted wine understood as a commodity with wine approached as works of art. But I think there is another useful comparison to make.
It’s Time to Discard the Bordeaux Classification System
The recent stunning report that Cheval Blanc and Ausone will no longer bother with the Saint-Emilion classification system is good news. As Don Kavanagh exclaims
A Tragedy in the Making
If the threat of fire isn’t enough to put you off winemaking, how about the threat of fire and no insurance? Esther Mobley reports that,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 