We’ve all had the experience. The Sauvignon Blanc in your glass, which was so refreshing earlier in the day, now makes you pucker like you’re
Category: Wine Culture
This is How Diversity Happens
It’s widely acknowledged that the wine industry has a diversity problem. But I found this article in Thrillist inspiring. Entitled “These LGBTQ+ Wine Pros Are
Should Critics Rate Wine Based on Environmental Impact?
Max de Zarobe—chairman of the board of Tuscany’s Avignonesi Winery—has a bone to pick with wine critics. In an open letter to wine critics he
Good Taste is Not About Detecting Aroma Notes
Success at blind tasting is considered the gold standard of wine expertise. But is its status deserved? Blind tasting requires substantial skill and a comprehensive
Alcohol Levels Leveling-off
Here is some interesting data from Live-Ex, the global fine wine marketplace regarding alcohol levels in Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Piemonte, and Tuscany. As of 2020,
From Soil to Soul
Wine is a commercial product. Even wines of terroir or wines that qualify as works of art must be sold. And so the wine community
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 