This is a delicious Garnacha (95%) and may be the best value I’ve seen this year. It suggests a new direction for Rioja. Aromas of
Class War in the Wine World
Last week the wine blogosphere joined the class war. Oliver Styles, at Tim Atkin’s site, launched the first volley arguing that the astronomical prices of
Does Wine Have a Subject Matter?
There is a long standing debate in the philosophy of art about whether art must represent something. One side argues that for an object to
Why Are Wine Consumers Reluctant to Buy Online?
Wine Searcher interviewed WineBid CEO Russ Mann in celebration of the wine auction website’s 25th Anniversary. He makes an interesting point that is also a
Wine Review: Matchbook Petite Verdot Dunnigan Hills 2018
A polished, aromatic nose with a rustic palate lacking finesse. Petite Verdot is usually a minor blending partner. It’s a tough grape to feature. Lovely
Flavor, Memory, and Emotion
The smell of food or wine is a remarkably efficient activator of distant memories. The particular smell of Mom’s apple pie is capable of calling
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 