I’ve heard the arguments for many years. High alcohol wines lack subtlety and have no place at the dinner table since they never complement food.
Category: Wine Culture
How to Pair Music and Wine
Originally published at Three Quarks Daily Wine and music pairing is becoming increasingly popular, and the effectiveness of using music to enhance a wine tasting
A Wine is Large; It Contains Multitudes
Wine Searcher routinely publishes interesting, controversial articles. The recent article by Kathleen Willcox entitled “Science Makes a Mockery of Tasting Notes” is no exception. I
Buyer Beware!
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
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”
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 