The tasting model currently in use for much of the wine community rests on two pillars. (1) Descriptive terms drawn from the realms of plants,
Category: Wine Culture
Not all Arguments Against Wine Scores are Coherent
I have no particular axe to grind with regard to wine scores. Consumers seem to like them because they are convenient. However, there is no
Artisanal Winemaking is Un-American
During this Covid 19 pandemic we are learning a lot about the American character in the 21st century. We are learning that vast swaths of
Why Wine?
Wine is many things to many people. That it contains alcohol, encourages conviviality, and tastes good are surely the reasons most people drink wine. But
What Counts as the Same Wine?
Most wines are blends, not necessarily of various varietals, but blends of grapes from various regions, vineyards, or sections of vineyards. Often the grapes from
Speaking of Aged Wines
Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser has a wonderfully informative post about what happens when a wine ages, how to appreciate aged wines, and how to communicate
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 