A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Jamie Goode doesn’t want wines that taste nice; he wants wines that
Wine Review: Miraflores Estate Tempranillo El Dorado 2013
All’s well that ends well. This is dark and brooding but a calm delight slowly emerges, a redemptive story in the glass. Closed and murky
Wine Blog Daily Monday 5/7/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Stuart George of Vins Extroadinaires explains his guide to detecting wine fraud.
Should Wine Tasting Strive for Objectivity? The Yes Argument
In professional wine evaluation the goal of objectivity, avoiding biases that might distort perception, governs the procedures used in tasting wine. Blind tasting, where tasters
Wine Blog Daily Friday 5/4/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: MW Christy Canterbury has a fascinating discussion of the parallels between opera
Budget Wine: C’est La Vie Pinot Noir/Syrah Vin De Pays 2016
We complain when supermarkets sell generic products so I suppose we ought to praise them when they sell long tail, “niche” products designed for very