Hippie punching has been one of the mainstream media’s favorite pastimes since, well, since there have been hippies. Now there is a new subgenre of
Category: Wine Culture
Idaho Wine: Will Work for Grapes
Idaho is probably not the first state that comes to mind when the topic of U.S. wine comes up. But if you’ve been paying attention
Fake Wine, Fake Food, Fake You
As I noted in previous posts, our hi- tech overlords are busy trying to invent fake wine and fake food. Now they’ve turned their attention
“Trust Your Palate” is Bad Advice!
I feel a rant coming on. Probably the most ubiquitous piece of advice offered by wine educators and wine writers to novice wine lovers is
Yes, You Can Judge a Wine by the Size of the Winery
Wall Street Journal wine columnist Lettie Teague recently posed the question “Can You Judge a Wine by the Size of the Winery?” Her answer was
Oregon’s Umpqua Valley
In the wine world, there are advantages to being less well-known. There are fewer expectations so you can focus on what you want to do
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 