It is an oft repeated fact that 90% of wine sold in the U.S is consumed within days of purchase. This is not merely a
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We Really Should Give a Little Love to Bordeaux
I have from time to time been critical of Bordeaux. Generally speaking, their wines are over-priced, and when they aren’t they tend to earn the
Is There Something Wrong with Wine Lovers?
Human beings love certainty and stability. That’s why most cultures have held religious beliefs that assert that behind the contingencies of life there is something
Learning about Aged Wine Can Be Costly. The Solution is WineBid
One of the consummate pleasures that wine offers is tracing the changes a wine undergoes as it ages in the bottle. Of course, some wines
Speaking of Aged Wines
Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser has a wonderfully informative post about what happens when a wine ages, how to appreciate aged wines, and how to communicate
Why We Don’t Drink More Aged Wine
Tom Wark extols the virtues of well-aged wines but laments the fact that most wine drinkers prefer young wines to aged beauties. Give me leather,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 