The oldest winery in Napa, Charles Krug opened its doors in 1861 and was purchased by the Mondavi family in 1943. It is now owned
The Wine Price Dilemma
Esther Mobley’s article for the San Francisco Chronicle [behind a paywall] articulates an important perspective on wine pricing in California. Her main point is that,
Variation Watch
Constant variation is the life blood of the wine community. The basic styles of wine—red, white, sparkling, and fortified—have been around for centuries. What makes
On the Sexual Harassment Charges at the Court of Master Sommeliers
If you’ve been paying attention to the wine news over the past week, you know the Court of Master Sommeliers is in hot water again,
Wine Review: Tyrrell’s Semillon Hunter Valley 2019
French Semillon is a blending grape prized for its low acidity, rich, oily mouthfeel, and tendency to develop botrytis. Aussie Semillon, especially from Hunter Valley,
Why Great Wines are Works of Art
Wine lovers are amazed by and wholly absorbed in the creative collaboration of culture and nature. Almost all cultures throughout human history have treated certain
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 