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As you know from previous posts, I am very interested in terroir and man’s attempt to define and regulate it. I have said that a truly pure belief in terroir would mean absolute trust and a complete … read more

Most wines in your local liquor store are dry. But not all. In many cases, the label tells you if the wine is sweet. If wine label says it’s sweet, dolce or dulce, it’s sweet. If you find the Ger … read more

In our quest to understand wine, particularly in the new world, we are very focused on grape varieties. You walk into a wine bar and order a glass of Chardonnay or a glass of Cabernet. Not only ble … read more

We have to understand the meaning of DTC in the USA. Since the repeal of prohibition in 1933, numerous systems came into being for getting wine into the hands of consumers. Overall, with many permu … read more

If you hear ‘house wine’, what image pops into your head at first? For many diners, the first thought is cheap wine. This is often not far from the truth. House wine is usually one of the least … read more