When I ask casual wine consumers what they like in a wine, the most consistent answer I get is “smooth.” This is odd since “smooth”
Musical Timbre and the Texture of Wine
I’m working on a book about wine and music pairing (co-authored with Clark Smith). So I’ve been thinking about the elements of wine and music
Wine: The Marriage of Apollo and Dionysus
The practice of focusing special attention on an object or performance because of the way its form expresses meaning seems to be present in all
Wine Review: Albert Bichot Vielles Vigne de Pinot Noir Bourgogne 2018
It’s a real pleasure to find an affordable wine from Burgundy that reminds you of the table wine at a bistro in Beaune. It’s a
Instead of Lower Alcohol, Drink Better Wine
The low alcohol/no alcohol trend in wine seems to be growing. Apparently, the idea of moderate drinking being healthy has had its moment and is
The New “Rules” for Wine Pairing
Bianca Sanon’s article in Eater entitled “It’s Time to Forget the Old Rules of Wine Pairing” gets off on the wrong foot but ends up
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 