Tannins: love them, hate them, matter of taste. Continue reading “Tannins”
Category: Facts About Wine
Corked
Long, long ago, when Bob Parker’s day job was lawyering and he could recommend first growth Bordeaux costing $20, corks were taken for granted.
Then Bob became Robert Parker Jr., wine critic demigod. Robert Mondavi figured out you sell more wine if you make labels comprehensible. Baby Boomers entered adulthood with corkscrews in hand. A new world of winemaking exploded in the New World. And the Great Cork Catastrophe commenced. Continue reading “Corked”
Stains
Researchers recently reported red wine fights cavities, marking the latest in the horde of reasons for enjoying wine.
Alas, there are stains on this rosé picture. Stains. Literally. On your teeth and on your stemware. Relax, we have solutions. Continue reading “Stains”
New Year’s
Last week’s advice for Christmas was restraint—don’t go with high-dollar wine that will not be appreciated amid Christmas chaos and celebration.
New Year’s is different. Continue reading “New Year’s”
Drinking demos
Who drinks wine? In this holiday season, thanks to holiday party merry-go-round, almost everyone who drinks alcohol drinks wine—even if they prefer brews or fire water. Continue reading “Drinking demos”
Fine wine
It is the season of wine. People who don’t drink wine, drink wine. People who do drink wine step up the quality of wine they drink. Wine sellers love December. Continue reading “Fine wine”
Halloween 10-28-2015
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, ideal dramatis personae for annual Halloween column, and an opening into discussion of what happens when we enjoy more alcohol than prescribed by “drink responsibly.” Continue reading “Halloween 10-28-2015”
Bordeaux-Burgundy 10-21-2015
Bordeaux and Burgundy: both French, both delicious, both wonderful, both so different. Continue reading “Bordeaux-Burgundy 10-21-2015”
Wine costs 10-14-2015
Wine cost is a puzzlement. What is difference between $5 bottle, $50 bottle, $500 bottle? Continue reading “Wine costs 10-14-2015”
Wine-food science 10-7-2015
Wine is enjoyable for many reasons. In addition to regaling your palate, when sipped with friends wine lubricates conversation, promotes bonhomie and arouses warm feelings about the world in general. Wine drinkers appreciate all those good things. Continue reading “Wine-food science 10-7-2015”