Wine writers, especially those who write wine reviews, are often derided for the flowery, overly imaginative language they use to describe wines. In my Three
Wine Review: Cantina Del Bovale “Sinnos” Isola Dei Nuraghi IGT 2011
This red blend hails from Sardinia. Isola Dei Nuraghi is an appellation that covers all of Sardinia and surrounding islands and is used primarily for
The Meaning of Wine Scores
Wine statistics guru David Morrison wades into the issue of wine scores. Despite their alleged usefulness as a marketing tool, he finds them fundamentally misleading
On the Semantics of Minerality
If you have been wondering about the state of research into minerality in wine, Alex Maltman in Decanter has you covered. He summarizes all the
For Serious Wine Lovers Happy Talk about Tariffs is Thin Gruel
The news about the Trump “administration’s” 100% tariff hikes on EU wine is grim indeed and the impact on importers and retailers has been widely
Wine Review: De Vescovi UlzbachTeroldego Rotaliano 2013
Graced with feminine athleticism, buoyant, agile, swift as a bounding deer, this invigorating beauty is made from Teroldego, a grape most at home along Italy’s
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 