Many people argue that wine cannot be an art because good winemaking is all about growing great grapes—there is nothing artistic about that. I take
Aging Report: Vega Sicilia Unico Gran Reserva Ribero del Duero 1998
This is one of the world’s iconic wines, perhaps the most highly regarded Spanish wine, and mentioned in the same breath with Bordeaux Premier Crus
Budget Wine: Mark West Pinot Noir California 2013
Famously difficult to grow and difficult to make, Pinot Noir used to be primarily for connoisseurs. Budget Pinot was almost unheard of until Mark West
Cheap Wine is Boring: Why That Matters
Blake Gray is disappointed in the cheap wine he finds on the market these days: For under $10, you can expect a bottle of wine
What’s Healthy? Who Knows?
I always keep an eye on news about diet. After all it is one area of health that you can control—if you have good information.
Wine Review: Cabernet Pfeffer DeRose Vineyards Cienega Valley 20111
One of the great joys of wine tasting is discovering a little-known variety that provides a distinctive and memorable tasting experience. While I was poking
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 