I’ve been under the weather for the last few days—not conducive to tasting and reviewing wines. But this video of the old days on Portugal’s
A Platonic Valentine
Love seeks beauty, a reckless, itinerant gambler aimed at the eternal possession of the good. Love in its quest for beauty thus directs the mind
Wine and Chocolate? Go Sweet or Go Home
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and we are again accosted with recommendations to pair wine with chocolate. Some of those recommendations are nonsense. The
Wine Review: Scotto Family Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi 2012
For everyday wines under $15 you can’t expect greatness—the economics of winemaking do not permit it. But what I look for are hints of originality,
Budget Wine: The Naked Grape Cabernet Sauvignon California NV
Courtesy of E.J. Gallo. Simple blackberry with earth undertones, smells like a cab. Fruit forward and very juicy on the palate, a smooth mouthfeel, with
No. Science Won’t Destroy the Art of Wine
This article in Cosmos magazine is a fascinating and very readable account of new research into the origins of terroir, the regional differences in soils
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 