Phooey on France, give Italy the boot. For second straight year, Americans enjoyed more bottles of wine than imbibers in any other country. Continue reading “U.S. wine market”
Category: Recent Columns
Best value
Pure pleasure: discovering an affordable wine that kicks an expensive pour’s glass. Continue reading “Best value”
Best value
Pure pleasure: discovering an affordable wine that kicks an expensive pour’s glass. Continue reading “Best value”
California grape prices
The 2011 California grape price numbers are in, packed with surprises. Continue reading “California grape prices”
Seduction
Come hither, my dear; let us pursue the pleasures of today’s topic: seduction. Continue reading “Seduction”
Bonarda
Asked to name the top grape in Argentina, surely you boldly bellowed “bonarda!” Continue reading “Bonarda”
Decanters
If you decided to be devotee of decanting after past two weeks of paeans to the practice, some notes. Continue reading “Decanters”
Harvesting grapes
Many factors affect wine prices. Barrel cost and berry quality.Parker scores. Marketing mavens. Winery hubris. Take your pick. Continue reading “Harvesting grapes”
Heavy bottles
Your impression of wine involves many things, some valid, some irrational. Continue reading “Heavy bottles”
Fake wine in China
All is not what it claims to be in the Chinese wine market. Continue reading “Fake wine in China”