Two headlines caught my eye this week in part because I’ve been expecting this news for some time. Reuters is reporting that Constellation Brands took
Tag: wine business
Is the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 a Reliable Guide?
Over the weekend I finally had a chance to taste through a few entries on the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list for 2017. I’m often
Why Wine Fashions Change
Styles in the wine world seem to change as often as styles in the world of fashion. Cabernet Sauvignon went from savory and elegant to
Luxury, Inequality, and the World of Wine
For food and wine lovers, Robin Givhan’s piece in the Washington Post, “The Case for Luxury” is a very solid essay with an important argument
If You Drink Conservatively, You’re Missing Out
I recently had this conversation in a supermarket wine aisle: Shopper: Do you know anything about wine? Me: A bit. Shopper: I need to
Stags’ Leap Winery: Sometimes Big is Beautiful
If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know I’m most interested in small wineries making unique, distinctive wines. I also indulge in some
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 