Wine writer Margaret Rand has written the best piece I’ve read on terroir in a long time. We all know that climate deeply influences what
Wine Review: Cave De Tain “Grand Classique” Crozes-Hermitage 2015
A smoky, meaty bundle of joy when you first meet up. But this is a swaggering, spirited guest who then has way too much to
Bordeaux and the Threat of Homogeneity
There may be no better symbol of the state of the wine industry than this report about Bordeaux from the Wine Searcher staff entitled The
Wine Tariffs and Lost Ideals
People in the know have me confused. Last week w. Blake Gray was optimistic that the threat of tariffs on imported European wine had receded
Wine and Self-Development
Wine changes us. Especially when we develop enough tasting skill to perceive its subtleties. Of course, other arts change us as well. But wine requires
Wine Review: Jean Paul Brun Domaine des Terres DoréesTerres Fleurie 2017
Beaujolais is not all bubblegum and banana. The Crus appellations produce some very pretty wines from Gamay grapes, especially Fleurie. This wine is tensely erotic,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 