I have never been one to complain about varietal labeling. It’s convenient for consumers and the varietal of grape is an important indicator of what
Objectivity in Wine Tasting—it’s a matter of degree
Sharp disagreements among wine experts about the virtues of a particular wine are common. One critic thinks a wine is flabby and disjoint; the other
In Defense of Moderate Inebriation
To live well we have to believe we can overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable. We must believe problems have a solution, our companions are beneficent,
You Can Never Win
I had a busy weekend with no time to write a post about wine. But my friends had some wisdom that I thought was worth
Wine Econ for Dummies
If you’re not one to stay up on forecasting trends and the technical jargon of macroeconomics well maybe you should be! Just kidding. Life is
On Cheap Chianti Culture
For those who think wine doesn’t express meanings or function as a symbol, Maggie Hennessy’s article in VinePair “The Timeless Charm of Cheap Chianti” will
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 