The debate about whether wine tasting has objective standards too often assumes a mistaken picture of how taste works. The mistaken picture is something like
Why Wine Tasting Notes are Not Helpful
Look on the back label of most wine bottles and you will find a tasting note that reads like a fruit basket—a list of various
Publication Day is Here!
I’ve been looking forward to this day for a very long time. Beauty and the Yeast is now available as an ebook or paperback on
Wine Review: Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2016
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 