Terroir is a difficult concept to fully understand. It has come to define what we mean by quality wine. When we taste a distinctive wine,
Wine Review: Gary Farrell Pinot Noir Martaella Vineyard Russian River Valley 2017
Elegant and powerful, this is one of Gary Farrell’s distinctive single-vineyard cuvées. Black cherry and glorious garam masala spice prevail, an aura of rose and
Art and Wine Gets Physical
Cultural activities of any significance are not habits or automatic routines. They are burdened with frustration and difficulty, and thus we are confronted with the
Wine Traditions, Authority, and Authenticity (I)
Many wines, especially artisanal wines and wines of terroir, are a representation of the winemaking tradition from which they emerge. But what counts as an
Let’s Stop Talking About the Wine Industry
Wine is a commercial product. It takes great resources to make it, and most wine is sold as a commodity like orange juice and milk.
Wine Review: Erich Sattler St. Laurent Burgenland 2015
Rich and luscious with an evolution of languid ease, this wine is a blend of tenderness, serenity, and erotic sensuality. Juicy, concentrated fruit with a
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 