Jon Bonné takes to the pages of Punch to lament the passing of the current generation of California winemakers and sees little hope for the
Category: Wine Culture
Smoke Gets in Your Wine
Wine is interesting in part because grapes are like sponges soaking up the influence of the local soils and weather conditions that shape the flavors
The Cold Hardy Grapes from Minnesota
This year I’ve taken the plunge, a deep dive into non-vinifera grape varieties. The wines we are all familiar with—Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay—almost every
Can Wine Writing Avoid Fruits and Flowers?
Jay McInerney, author of novels such as Bright Lights, Big City, is also a wine writer, with a current gig at Town and Country Magazine.
Give It Up Guys
There is a mountain of evidence suggesting that women have a better sense of smell than men. Julie Case takes us through a summary of
Missoula, Montana: Meat, Mead and Mountain Wine
Can they grow wine grapes in Montana? There are some hardy souls who try. Excessive cold, meaning sustained temperatures below –10 degrees, will damage the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 