Veteran blogger Alder Yarrow recently completed a survey of wines from Napa’s new blood–producers who joined the Napa Valley Vintner’s Association during the past 5
Category: Wine Culture
The Case Against Expensive Wine
I’ve never been in a financial position where I could buy lots of expensive wine but I splurge now and then. The thought that there
“Smooth” Wine and the Challenge of Wine Education
When I ask casual wine consumers what they like in a wine, the most consistent answer I get is “smooth.” This is odd since “smooth”
Wine: The Marriage of Apollo and Dionysus
The practice of focusing special attention on an object or performance because of the way its form expresses meaning seems to be present in all
Instead of Lower Alcohol, Drink Better Wine
The low alcohol/no alcohol trend in wine seems to be growing. Apparently, the idea of moderate drinking being healthy has had its moment and is
The New “Rules” for Wine Pairing
Bianca Sanon’s article in Eater entitled “It’s Time to Forget the Old Rules of Wine Pairing” gets off on the wrong foot but ends up
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 