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Pinot Noir 2020
This is a remarkable wine. First, because the vineyards are at the deep southern 45th… Continue reading
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I HOPE I REMEMBER THIS NIGHT
I wrote the following poem on the evening of September 21, 2022 after attending a… Continue reading
NOTHING LEFT TO SAY?
The End of Wine Writing
I have been a wine writer for nearly 40 years. And yet, for the first time in my career, I’m worried. Despondent even. Wine writing as a profession, a craft, even sometimes an art, is… Continue reading
Ten of the Greatest White Wines for Spring
Spring always makes me want to cook. Maybe it’s the delight of walking into a… Continue reading
Pupitre
A pupitre is a special A-shaped wooden frame invented in the 1800s for the purpose… Continue reading
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Bubbles Magnify Flavor!
Champagne’s bubbles are not merely textural. They amplify a Champagne’s aroma and flavor in fascinating… Continue reading
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2.3
Amount (in ounces; equal to 65 grams) by which the official Champagne bottle has been… Continue reading
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60
Approximate percentage of vineyards in Champagne that are certified as viticulturally sustainable. The Champagne region… Continue reading
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27
Approximate number (in millions) of bottles of Champagne imported last year into the United States.… Continue reading
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