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
Category: Wine Culture
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
Brunello di Montalcino: Sangiovese Perfection
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
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 