Is typicity any longer a meaningful criterion for evaluating wine? David Schildknecht at World of Fine Wine has some insight into that question. Communality of
Wine Review: Populis Macerated Chardonnay Mendocino County 2020
Intense but brutal, fierce with a hint of hostility. To the simple aromas of apricot, orange zest, and apple cider, the palate adds a blast
A Great Wine Moves the Mind and the Heart
I wrote recently that what counts as a great wine is an “evolving and unsettled matter” because the value of specific styles change over time
Our Book On Wine and Music Pairing is Available
Winemaker and consultant Clark Smith and I have written an ebook on wine and music pairing. Drawing on Clark’s extensive experience gathering data and helping
Wine and Everyday Aesthetics
What deep human problem or interest does wine serve? Wine is one among many beverages that can serve a very general, if not universal, interest
The Grand Crus System is a Charming Anachronism
Mike Veseth, The Wine Economist, has a thought-provoking post on the possibility of new world Grand Crus. The occasion was a zoom event devoted to
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 