Why do we argue about anything? The obvious answer is we want to influence someone to change their mind. That’s a good explanation in some
Wine Review: Paolo Scavino Barolo Rocche dell’Annunziata Riserva 2000
I rolled the dice and opened this gem—a gift from my family—this past weekend. A double six, in perfect condition! You never know with 20
Does Terroir Matter if We Can’t Taste It?
Margaret Rand raised this issue on Tim Atkin’s site last month, in an article titled “In Search of Familiarity”. Rand argued that familiarity is far
Are We Misdescribing Astringency by Referring to Tannins?
Most reviews of red wine include a brief description of mouthfeel, usually by referencing the impact and quality of tannins. Tannins are phenols extracted from
Dust Up of the Week—Wine Influencers
Each week we bloggers are on the look out for profoundly meaningful conflict to write about. This week it took the Internets only until Tuesday
Wine Review: Cantina Giba Rosato di Carignano Carignano del Sulcis DOC 2017
I’m not a huge fan of rosé because it’s usually one-dimensional. Many wineries use rosé as a dumping ground for grapes that don’t measure up
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 