Four years ago, I decided to start working on a book on the philosophy of wine. This weekend, I finished the draft. (Celebrated with a
More Silliness About Natural Wine
An article entitled “Is Natural Wine a Millennial Con? is bound to be silly, an opportunity for the author to show she’s “down with the
The “Clean Wine” Controversy
For my Three Quarks column this month I managed to write almost 2000 words on the topic of “clean wine”. It’s hard work trying to
Wine Review: Petite Sirène Bordeaux Blanc 2016
White Bordeaux seems like an afterthought in the wine world since it hails from a region better known for its reds. It lacks the popularity
Wine is a Vital Force
To me, what matters most about a wine is whether it moves the mind and the heart. Does a wine send thoughts on a quest
A Puzzle about Pairing Wine and Barbecue
According to the standard rules for pairing food and wine, there should be no dry red wine that will pair well with sweet barbecue sauce.