Does the wine world need the idea of beauty to explain what makes a great wine great? That is not an easy question to answer.
Ageing Report: Penner-Ash Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2011
When we visited Willamette Valley in the fall of 2014 the tasting rooms were pouring their 2011 vintage. I had been a dreadful, cool, rainy
Save the Small Importers and Retailers
During the Coronavirus lockdown, online wine sales are exploding for obvious reasons. But we are likely developing a habit that will be hard to break
The Paradox of Wine Democracy
My post yesterday on the outdated charge that wine lovers are snobs got me thinking more about the democratization of wine. Wine and wine knowledge
Why the Charge of Wine Snob is Out of Date
People outside the wine community tend to look at wine lovers, especially wine lovers who like to talk about wine, as wine snobs. I suppose
Wine Review: Villa Penna Barolo 2013
Barolo can be a real sorehead when young—ungenerous, stubborn, and severe. This one has more youthful charm and is a great value for the price.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 