Those who think wine cannot be art because, unlike artists, winemakers lack control over their raw materials have a mistaken view of art. The materials
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Alcohol Levels Leveling-off
Here is some interesting data from Live-Ex, the global fine wine marketplace regarding alcohol levels in Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Piemonte, and Tuscany. As of 2020,
It’s Process Not Product That Counts
I suspect if you ask any Master of Wine candidate what will make them an MW they will point to success on their upcoming exams.
The Winemaker as Artist
In Club Oenologique, Harry Eyres does a decent job of covering the question of whether winemakers are artists. Along the way he exposes several fallacies
What Counts as the Same Wine?
Most wines are blends, not necessarily of various varietals, but blends of grapes from various regions, vineyards, or sections of vineyards. Often the grapes from
Do Winemakers Deserve Kudos?
Oliver Styles, as usual, raises an interesting question in his latest article for Wine Searcher: Do we over-emphasize the impact a winemaker has on the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 