Smell Disorder
I just read a depressing fact in in Smithsonian magazine (“Sniffing Out the Science of Smelling;” October 2022): Over time, our sense of smell declines as cells lose their ability to regenerate and as cumulative… Continue reading
Dear Microsoft Editor
Thank you for pointing out that my grammar is not up to snuff…… Continue reading
Cool-Climate Pinot Noirs in California
I’ve been writing a lot about Oregon Pinot Noir lately, but the confirmation a few weeks ago of the newest California AVA—West Sonoma Coast—reminded me of just how cool cool-climate Pinot Noir vineyards in California… Continue reading
CAVES SÃO JOÃO
Spain and Portugal continue to make wines that take you back in time. Recently in our office, we tasted two wines from CAVES SÃO JOÃO—a Cabernet and a white wine, both of which were from… Continue reading
A Time to Remember…
This coming Tuesday—May 24—will be the 46th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris…… Continue reading
Traveling Back In Time
Spain and Portugal continue to make wines that take you back in time. Recently in our office, we tasted two wines from CAVES SĀO JOĀO—a Cabernet and a white wine, both of which were from… Continue reading
Last Great Wines
Although none of us should be surprised about this, the following first sentence from a recent piece in the Drinks Business (Jan 4, 2022) stopped me in my tracks. “Wine collectors are stepping up their efforts to… Continue reading
Cooler Style California Chardonnay
Today, scores of California winemakers talk about the importance of expressing elegance and balance in Chardonnay. Yet too few “walk the talk.” … Continue reading
The Blistering New York Times Exposé
Since it was published last week, I have thought a lot about the blistering New York Times exposé, The Wine World’s Most Elite Circle Has a Sexual Harassment Problem. Julia Moskin’s blow-by-blow reporting was gut… Continue reading
No Spitting Hitting Close to Home
A couple of months ago, in response to the COVID pandemic, Major League Baseball made spitting illegal. Ok, I thought. Who wants to watch men spit saliva, sunflower seeds, and tobacco anyway? But then a… Continue reading
Just an Apéritif? Mais, Non!
One of the biggest misconceptions about Champagne is that it should be drunk solely as an apéritif. Just the opposite! Champagne belongs solidly on the dinner table, for it’s one of the best partners food… Continue reading
Why I Drink Champagne Every Night
It’s true. I drink a glass of Champagne every single night. A bottle lasts me several days (after pouring a glass, I use a Champagne stopper to keep the bubbles in). I don’t find drinking… Continue reading