The problems with defining natural wine are well-documented. There is an inherent paradox in any attempt to be precise about what counts as “natural.” As
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A Post Glou Glou World
Earlier this week in a post about the potential of commercial, natural wine, I lamented the fact that natural wine has become identified with simple,
Corporate Natural Wine?
This is a curious experiment. Since the beginning of the natural wine movement, natural wine has been produced almost exclusively by small wineries who often
Why Glou-Glou is a No-No
Glou-Glou is a term that first emerged in the 2000s to describe natural wines coming out of Beaujolais. It is meant to evoke the sound
I like a Good Argument, But…..
Arguments help to clarify your thinking on a topic. They force you to hone your reasons, acknowledge the value of alternative points of view, and
Buyer Beware
It was inevitable but it isn’t all to the good. Natural wine is going mainstream according to Jordan Michelman writing in Bon Appétit Restaurants and
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 