I discovered this beauty on British Columbia’s Naramata Bench, a viticultural sub-region on the southeast corner of Okanagan Lake. Robert Van Westen’s family has been
Karen MacNeil on Misogyny in the Wine Industry
Karen MacNeil, author of the iconic The Wine Bible, recently released her 2nd annual report on the status of women in the wine industry. The
Budget Wine Review: Viña San Pedro Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon Valle Central Chile 2017
Many years ago when wine was just an occasional dinner companion and the budget demanded something off the bottom shelf I invariably reached for this
Bad Advice for Novice Wine Drinkers
One of the worst pieces of advice to give a novice wine drinker is “If you like it, it is good”. Yet this slogan is
John Atkinson: Wine is Based on Traditions and Will Remain So
As usual, Master of Wine John Atkinson has an insightful post about the past and future of wine making and marketing. Apparently, he is responding
Wine Review: Horse and Plow Pinot Gris Napa Valley 2017
Located in Santa Rosa California (with a tasting room in Sebastopol), Horse and Plow is winemaker Chris Condo’s “low intervention” project. (He also co-owns Vinum
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 