B+ Chardonnays
If wine drinkers are not happy settling for Chardonnays that are just-okay, why do so many of those wines exist?
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New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc
Why is it that so many of New Zealand’s Sauvignon Blancs (the leading grape variety there) taste virtually the same?
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BYE BYE BIG HEAVY BOTTLES
This is the year. As of 2024, we will no longer write about wines that… Continue reading
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A Glass of Insult
It isn’t even Thanksgiving yet, and my email inbox is already getting promotions for Dry… Continue reading
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International Wineries for Climate Change
International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) is committed to reducing carbon emissions across the wine… Continue reading
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Haiku: Ode to a Spit Bucket
Sipping droplet spit The remains remain hidden No beauty inside. This haiku was written for… Continue reading
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Fantastic Fizz
Why don’t we drink more Italian Lambrusco? Really—we should! It’s about as delicious as wine… Continue reading
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Spotlight: The Enduring Beauty and Value of Old Vines
“Old vineyards are biological and cultural treasures that must be celebrated, cherished, and conserved. The… Continue reading
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SPOTLIGHT: At the First American Cocktail Parties, They Drank This
One wine, more than any other, is strongly associated with the history of the United… Continue reading
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SPOTLIGHT: I LOVE LUCY
Who can resist a wine named LUCY? After tasting the three LUCY wines recently, we… Continue reading
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SPOTLIGHT: COOL REDS
Are We/You Ready? Cool reds. Not just cool as in cool, but thermally cool—meaning they… Continue reading
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Spotlight: The New Rías Baixas
I’ve always loved the fresh, vibrant Albariños of Rías Baixas on the northwestern coast of… Continue reading
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