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.
Category: Wine Culture
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,
Now You Taste It, Now You Don’t
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
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 