Grading essays is a lot like scoring wines—the most relevant question is always “what is it trying to say?” I mention this similarity only because
Wine Review: Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore NV
This is what Prosecco should be like. A frothy mousse with surprisingly small, lively bubbles, the fruit is luscious, pear and apple, with white flower
The Myth of the Myth of Minerality
Vicki Denig writes a balanced article on minerality despite an ambiguous headline and a misleading introduction. Entitled “Nailing the Myth of Minerality”, she introduces the
Budget Wine Review: Diseño “Old Vine” Malbec Mendoza 2017
If I were painting a portrait of a quintessential inexpensive crowd pleaser, this would be it. Tasty, polished, charming—your local spa should hire it as
Wine Scores are Not the Problem
Polemics against wine scores are a perennial crowd pleaser sort of like your favorite supermarket Chardonnay that gets nods of approval from any crowd you
Wine Culture and Variation
In the never ending battle against boring, homogeneous wines, it looks like the good guys are winning—we live in a world of unprecedented diversity in
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 