Author: gusclemens

Millennials (21-34 year olds) may get wine sales hype, but Boomers (47-64 year olds) own wine market share. Continue reading →

Wine is food, cornerstone of civilization for millennia, central part of religious celebrations from time out of memory, component of diets science asserts help people live longer, happier lives. And a beverage state legislatures feel compelled to mess with because that’s what state legislatures do. Continue reading →

You probably know color influences your appreciation of a wine. Continue reading →

Six out of 10 Americans drink alcohol, a percentage the Gallup organization says has been steady for many years. Continue reading →

Recent report from Winemakers Federation of Australia spotlights growing problem. Continue reading →

Common question to wine writer: What is your favorite wine? Continue reading →

Ahh, Labor Day, an ambiguous holiday. Continue reading →

Viticultural science may speed things up, but winemaking nuances move at their own pace even if Texas producers want ‘em to get-a-goin’ now. Continue reading →

Most people understand vine quality influences wine quality. Less appreciated are the effects of wood quality on wine. Continue reading →

Wine is food, the natural result of grapes (or other fruit), yeast, and time. So, why is wine intimidating when you go to a restaurant? Continue reading →