Before Roman Wine? A Land Called Etruria…
First… My latest Forbes pieces are here and concern women winemakers embracing offbeat thinking, an Australian changing Bordeaux’s wine scene, and the mother/daughter winemaker story
Technology
Why Gurus Are Obsolete And Brands Are For The Timid
People buy famous and expensive wine brands for different reasons. One reason is that they can be a decent investment—which is valid. Another, somewhat unsettling,
Alternative Agriculture For Wine and Food
Flickering fire flames, downy snowflakes, brutal temperatures…And glasses filled with full-bodied red wine to provide comfort and ward off the deep chill of winter.
‘Vin de Garage’ in Northern California
Some friends, known since youth, joined gangs, fraternities, rotary clubs, professional associations or workers unions. A few became “garagistes.” According to French lore, garagistes, or
New Wine Scoring System – Anderson Valley Pinot Noir
During a recent weekend in Bordeaux, I was leveled by flu – knocked out on a Friday night and bedridden for days. When my mind
Modena, Italy – Sparkling Lambrusco and Superb Food
In late May, after attending a nephew’s wedding near Venice, then exploring Italy’s northern Dolomite Mountains – I considered how best to spend the rest
Why Does Wine in the Sky Taste Different?
Does wine taste different when you’re on an airplane? The simple answer is yes. But this easy question has contradictory answers. The information is largely
Coravin Review…and Random Red Tasting
There’s a new wine toy on the market. This gadget appears stellar for those who can exercise restraint. The Coravin device extracts wine from your
Google Earth De-Mystifies Burgundy Wine
Last week my friend Robin sent an email from New York: Hey Tom, I saw Meredith and Didier last night, they asked about you, and wanted
The Elegant Barrel
To learn about the world of oak, I drive to a town named Castell’Alfero on the outskirts of the north Italian city of Asti. Inside,
