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Time Changes Mar. 29, 2022
The old saying, "The more things change the more they stay the same," may apply in many areas of our... Read More
California Crush Report Mar. 22, 2022
Most consumers are well aware of how impacted they are by inflation — and each industry that h... Read More
Wine List Dilemmas Mar. 15, 2022
One of the headaches of modern life, especially post-pandemic, comes while dining out and searching ... Read More
In Praise of Cheap Mar. 08, 2022
Oh, the mystique that some people ascribe to wine in their rush to canonize it out of all proportion... Read More
Pink Takes Its (Rightful) Place Mar. 01, 2022
There was a time not terribly long ago when winemakers had a deep, dark secret: The wines they were ... Read More
Wine's Many Paths Feb. 22, 2022
The complications arising in the production of wine can be so voluminous that it takes a multi-year ... Read More
Wine's Infinities Feb. 16, 2022
When I first began to consume wine as a novice in the 1960s, I had no idea how many forms it could t... Read More
Place Names Feb. 08, 2022
When you buy a French Chablis, it will be made only from Chardonnay grapes grown in a small district... Read More
Merlot Prices Jan. 25, 2022
Living in the heart of Sonoma County wine country gives me direct access to winemakers, occasionally... Read More
Blended Red Wines Jan. 18, 2022
One of the most popular categories of wines in the last two years is the nearly ubiquitous blended r... Read More
Aromatic Intrusions Jan. 11, 2022
I renamed it the "unhappy hour," even though the thought was appreciated. The hotel put out two wine... Read More
It's Champagne Season Jan. 04, 2022
It's Champagne season — a line you might think indicates that this article is being published ... Read More
Wine Tips for 2022 Dec. 14, 2021
I'm not very good at making New Year's resolutions. Correction: I'm very good at making New Year's r... Read More
Sauvignon Blanc Dec. 07, 2021
Those involved in a close liaison with wine for decades make lots of demands on the wines we're happ... Read More
Missing Wines Nov. 30, 2021
Winemakers often are creative people who are happiest when they can experiment to see if they can im... Read More
Orphan Varieties Nov. 23, 2021
One reason Italians developed dozens of types of pasta was an appreciation for diversity. Americans,... Read More
Describing Wine Aug. 24, 2021
"Gardenia?" he asked. "Is that what you smell?" It was Thanksgiving decades ago, and my father said ... Read More
Bordeaux Vintage 2016: The Medoc Apr. 18, 2017
BORDEAUX, France — This is the third and final installment of my series of columns on the exce... Read More
