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Obscure Grapes Apr. 05, 2022
In early June, I will be a speaker at an industry technical conference in Geneva, New York, on a gra... 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
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
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
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
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
