Category: Wine News
It’s The Bee’s Knees. Er. Nose.
If we’re reasonably perceptive people, we all have moments in life where things are revealed to us that provide a
Uh oh. Screwcaps Will Ruin the Planet.
Excuse me if I seem dazed, but I’m still in shock after reading that the World Wildlife Fund has actually
Unlocking the Secrets of Our Noses
Have you ever read some tasting notes (maybe mine) and then tried the wine and thought to yourself, “this doesn’t
British Pensioners to Rescue France?
Surely you’ve heard of the “wine lake” ? This lovely phrase refers to the millions of gallons of wine produced
At Least You Don’t Live in Russia
Sometimes when American kids complain about the smallest things, parents say “at least you don’t live in [insert downtrodden, usually
More Underwater Cellarage
Apparently it’s not just the Chileans who think that the bottom of the ocean is a good place to keep
When Wine Labels Get Political
We all know that wine plays into politics on a regular basis, and not just in places like France where
The Re-Judgment Of Paris Results In California Landslide
Everyone can give a big sigh of relief. We won’t have to go through that for another thirty years, and
If It’s Good Enough For Monkeys…
Not that I really need any more excuses to pop a cork. But if you’re looking to rationalize with anyone
Wine Tasting: Man Against Machine
First, there was Kasparov against Deep Blue. A test of whether the subtlety and complexity of human thought can outperform
Wine Pairing Advice Via Text Message
So how many times have you found yourself standing in the supermarket with the ingredients for a dinner wondering just
Vineyards Instead of Hashish Fields
OK, so maybe they shouldn’t have pulled out ALL of the marijuana and opium poppies. On the other hand, better
The 2006 James Beard Awards (Wine Related)
The Annual James Beard Foundation awards for Journalism were announced last night. Effectively the Oscars for the food and wine
The Government Is Always Right. Right?
File this one under protectionism, cross referenced with idiocy. I tend to give the French government and trade bodies a
Put Down That Glass Of Wine. It Might Be Bad For You.
My dad has been slowly switching from beer to wine. I’d like to say it’s my influence, but I can
The Alcohol Problem, Three Ways
Rising alcohol levels in wine is one of the hot-button issues of the wine world. Many wine lovers, including many
Keeping Tabs on Terroir
As I surf the current state of the Wine Web I collect links to interesting things that I hope to
Making a Living in The Wine Business
So you have fantasies about telling that corporate job to shove it and becoming a cellar rat? Got a carboy
The Turkish Wine Frontier
I’m always interested in new and emerging winemaking regions, especially when they are places that have historically (and I mean
