I’m revisiting an old friend I haven’t tasted in several years. I’ve always considered this Trader Joe’s exclusive to be a competently made wine although
Are We Winning the Battle Against Bad Wine?
It seems like only a couple years ago we were reading a slew of nonsense in the press extolling the virtues of cheap wine always
A Definition of Wine Appreciation: The first condition (part 2 in a series)
There are of course many ways to appreciate a wine depending on what one is trying to achieve. If you sell wine, you could appreciate
Wine Review: Gravner Ribolla White Wine Venezia Giulia 2008
Orange wine has the potential to be great if handled with care. If you’re unfamiliar with orange wines or have had a bad experience with
Wine Criticism and Appreciation (Part 1 in a Series)
I’m about to embark on a series of posts about wine criticism—what its aim is, what it takes to be good at it, and the
Budget Wine Review: Vignobles and Campagnie Bois de Menge Gigondas 2016
Many inexpensive red wines from France can be simply described as “dirt and acid”. This Grenache/Syrah blend from the south of France is no exception
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 