For the wine industry, this is not the season to be jolly. As has been widely reported, the Trump “administration” has proposed 100% tariffs on
It’s Time to Change How we Describe Wine
At Wine Enthusiast, Caroline Hatchett asks “Is it Time to Change How We Describe Wine?” My answer to that question is of, course, yes, and
Book Review: Drink More Wine! A Simple Guide to Peak Experiences NOW
Cross-posted at Three Quarks Daily. It’s the holiday season and time to think about presents for the budding wine lover in your life. Of course,
Wine Review: Winesmith Norton Yolo County, CA 2017
This wine is a revelation. A delicious revelation–the best kind. One of the finest wines I’ve tasted this year. What is Norton you might be
Are Most People Drinking Heat Damaged Wines?
We all know that you’re supposed to store wine at about 57 degrees. This is ideal for wines intended to be aged. But I’ve often
Tasting Vitality (2): Structure
In a previous post I described the motivation behind a revised wine tasting model that elevates a wine’s rhythm and motion on the palate, giving
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 