It wasn’t so long ago that wine lovers were snapping up the most powerful wines they could find—huge, alcoholic fruit bombs with sumptuous, ripe tannins,
Wine Blog Daily Wednesday 5/2/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: James Lawrence reports that some producers are fed up with Cava’s cheap
In Praise of Cellar Rats
In the modern winery, the term “winemaker” is often misleading—“wine designer” might be more appropriate. In most wineries with an annual case production above about
Wine Blog Daily Tuesday 5/01/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Oliver Styles writes a much needed paean to the cellar hands who
Wine Review: Chateau Des Jacques Morgon 2015
If you have the impression that Beaujolais wines are all bubblegum and banana aromas, well get thee to a crus appellation, one of the ten
Wine Blog Daily Monday 4/30/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Alfonso Cevola, On the Wine Trail in Italy, explores what makes Prosecco,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 