When you can find no information about a wine online that tells you it is probably a private label wine, made specifically for a retail
The Wine Critic’s Job (#5 in a series on wine criticism)
In this series of posts I’ve been arguing that the primary purpose of wine criticism is to aid in appreciation. Thus, to provide an account
The Mixed Legacy of Robert Parker
To what degree do wine critics influence wine quality? This is a complicated question but in my 3 Quarks essay this month I begin to
Wine Review: Succés Vinícola Trepat Cuca de Llum Conca de Barberà 2016
Trepat is a relatively obscure grape grown primarily in Northeastern Spain and used in blends and for making rosado and Cava sparkling wine. But in
Is Wine a Superior Cultural Product?
Last week I published a highly critical response to Oliver Style’s post on Wine Searcher entitled “The Noble Art of Wine Pretension”. He was generous
Budget Wine Review: Ruggero Di Bardo Susumaniello Puglia 2017
Susumaniello (pronounced su su man yell oo) is a relatively unknown grape in the U.S. Its origins are uncertain but today It is found primarily
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 