I’ve been banging on about wine stories a lot the last few months, wondering whether they can really be the key to sustaining interest in
Wine Metaphors and Interpretation
Last week I linked to several examples of what has become a favorite theme in wine media—complaints about wine language, especially the use of metaphors
Vitality as a Marker of Wine Quality
I think if there is one way of summarizing what wine quality comes to, I would say quality wines exhibit vitality. What do I mean
Wine Review: Trail Estate Chardonnay Unfiltered Vintage Two Prince Edward County 2017
An innovative small batch winery in Prince Edward County, Ontario, winemaker MacKenzie Brisbois makes delicious, skin ferment whites, an intriguing Pet Nat, and excellent Cabernet
A Fight Worth Having?
In a world threatened by climate change and the insidious emergence of fascism within democratic governments, today I came across an issue that certainly “trumps”
Drinking Liquid Poetry
I recently argued that wine writers face a daunting task. Their main job is to describe the individuality and distinctiveness of a wine. These dimensions
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 