There are many distinct species of the “I’m just an ordinary guy, not a wine snob” poseurs in the press. Right alongside articles about “wine
Category: Wine Culture
Myths of the Wine World #2: No Wine is Worth More than $100
If you just want a really good bottle of wine, this is true. You can get really good wine for much less. If you’re thinking
Hiking the Cliffs of Cinque Terre
The conclusion of our wine and food tour of Tuscany takes us beyond Tuscany as we head into Liguria for a finale of seafood and
Myths of the Wine World #1: Winemakers Make Wine
As with all myths, this one has an element of truth to it. In the Oxford Dictionary, the primary meaning of “to make” is “to
A Quick Tour of the Land of Super Tuscans
The main wine regions in the Province of Siena—Chianti, Montepulciano, and Montalcino—have strong traditions that exercise a gravitational pull on their wine styles. The commitment
Why is Wine Talk Considered Pretentious?
It is hard to come up with an example of a type of conversation more vilified than wine talk. In the popular imagination wine talk
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 