The famous (or infamous depending on your point of view) Judgment of Paris has rightly become an iconic moment in wine culture. In 1976, a
Category: Wine Culture
Why Demystify Wine?
One of the enduring mysteries of this moment in the culture of wine is why almost every wine writer from obscure bloggers to the most
A Sommelier’s Hallucination
In a New York Times article entitled “Ignore the Snobs, Drink the Cheap, Delicious Wine” sommelier Bianca Bosker jumps the shark. The absurdity of the
The Joys of Aged Wines
Esther Mobley’s paean to aged wines is a wonderful evocation of the joys of finding that gem still going strong after 30 years in the
In Praise of Imperfection
In modern culture we are too easily seduced by perfection. We want the perfect job, seek the perfect look, strive for the best life we
How to Order Wine in a Restaurant
Confronting a wine list in a restaurant can be daunting—so many regions, varietals, and styles and so little information offered about what you’re getting. Even
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 