This is the day I’ve been waiting for—our visit to Brunello di Montalcino. As good as the wines have been in Chianti and Montepulciano, it
Category: Wine Culture
Jon Bonné’s Courageous Article has Me Conflicted
Jon Bonné has been justly praised for his courageous article that appeared in Punch last week, but I must say the article in the end
What Do We Mean by “Minerality”?
The term “minerality” is now a routine descriptor when describing wine flavors, appearing in wine reviews from all the major wine writers. This is a
Montepulciano: Where Medieval Meets Postmodernity
On Day 2 of our tour of Tuscany, we are still in the province of Siena where the walled village of Montepulciano serves up medieval
Is Natural Wine a Style or a Method?
I’ve just started exploring natural wine, visiting with several natural winemakers as we make our way through the Central Coast. I’m already a bit puzzled
How Much Agreement Should We Expect from Wine Critics?
David Morrison’s recent posts on agreement between wine critics (amateur and professional) got me thinking about what it would be reasonable to expect from wine
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 