In a recent Wine Spectator column, Matt Kramer laments the decline in loyalty that afflicts much of the traditional wine world, especially Bordeaux, which led
Scaredy Cat Ranch Estate Tempranillo Ramona Valley 2011
San Diego wines? Some people would be surprised there is a wine industry here. But there is, it is growing rapidly, and the quality is
Budget Wine: El Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Valle Central Chile
The world is awash in good wine and at relatively affordable prices; which raises the question how low can you go and still fine something
Is Terroir About Nature or Culture
One of the ongoing conceptual debates in the world of wine is whether “terroir” refers to geology and climate alone or should we include cultural
Why Do Wine Writers Review Only Wines I Can’t Find?
This article by NY Times columnist Eric Asimov is receiving lots of justifiable attention because it articulates one of the main frustrations of wine writers
Damilano Barolo 2009 Lecinquevigne
Barolo is like the brilliant, teenage lout who, as he ages and gains wisdom, lives on the edge between exquisite, refined eccentricity and cynical misanthropy.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 