I must confess to being a vinifera chauvinist. The best wines in the world are made from the grape species vitis vinifera of which all
The Art of Wine
In my 3QD essay this month I compare creativity in the arts with creativity in the process of winemaking.
Top Fine Wines from 2016
I taste a lot more wine than I end up reviewing because I like to taste under controlled conditions when writing reviews and most winery
My Top Budget Wines of 2016
Here are the best budget wines (under $12) that I reviewed in 2016. The top score this year in the budget category was an 89
The Chefs Speak Out
Lucky Peach in their issue on fine dining interviewed chefs from around the world on the state of fine dining. Here are a few insightful
Budget Wine: Banfi Chianti Superiore 2014
This is not your standard bottom shelf Chianti. It’s a riper, darker-fruited Chianti, with some raisin notes and a layer of milk chocolate–but also plenty
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 