These new releases from Sonoma’s Pedroncelli Winery continue their tradition of stunning quality at a great price. The Pedroncellis are Sonoma legends having farmed wine
Minerality: If We Can’t Explain It, It Doesn’t Exist
The term “minerality” has become ubiquitous in recent years. Almost everyone who writes about wine finds the term useful as a descriptor for aromas, flavors,
A Difficult Rebirth for Culinary Art
As Covid restrictions recede, restaurants are starting to fill up again. Hopefully the damage to our once-burgeoning food culture can be repaired. My hope is
Wine Review: Contraste Red Wine Douro 2018
This wine is a shapeshifter, a volatile personality living up to its name. Tender and ingratiating up front, it turns bleak and more insular at
Wine and Romance: The Eternal Connection
Among all the alcoholic beverages we consume, wine is most often linked with romance. The Roman poet Ovid, in his 17 A.D. work “The Art
Wine Traditions, Authority, and Authenticity (Part 2)
Wine traditions represent a common stock of knowledge and know how but also supply members with a sense of identity. They use flavor consistencies, symbols,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 