The wine world is an interesting amalgam of small but meaningful variations within a context of relative stability. Most major wine styles are embedded in
Budget Wine Review: Mark West Black Pinot Noir Monterey County 2016
Mark West makes affordable and widely available Pinot Noir for Constellation Brands. Weird isn’t in their wheelhouse. But weird this is. Pinot Noir is typically
Do Americans Love Food?
The food revolution has come to the U.S. The past several decades have witnessed the emergence of farmer’s markets and a focus on local food
What about the Vineyard?
As this article in Decanter about the changing character of tasting rooms points out, wine is no longer only about what’s in the glass. Wine
Wine Review: Winesmith Meritage Lake County 2013
From Clark Smith’s Postmodern Winemaking laboratory, this wine is a focused study in what is meant by “minerality” in red wine. “Minerality” is a source
Misunderstanding Biodynamics
Biodynamics is a rapidly growing method for farming wine grapes, although it is still a small part of total production with less than 11,000 hectares
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 