Many wines, especially artisanal wines and wines of terroir, are a representation of the winemaking tradition from which they emerge. But what counts as an
Category: Wine Culture
Has the Low Alcohol Revolution Gone Too Far?
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.
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 