Modern man is at the top of his homo sapiens game. Since we first stood upright, we have been subject to the constant whim and temperament of Mother Nature. Throughout our evolutionary lifecycle, our efforts to master and control nature
Read MoreDeciphering the hodgepodge of wine ratings has perennially been fraught with skepticism over the independence of wine critics. Over the last 35 years, the one critic who has risen above these distractions to objectivity is Robert Parker. Publishing critiques through
Read MoreSo many good wines, so little time to drink them all. With the flood of new wines hitting the market each month, we all could use a filtering mechanism to assist us as we rush through our daily lives, bombarded
Read MoreThe French have a long tradition of fine food and wine, enjoyed in an atmosphere of camaraderie and conviviality. Generation after generation enjoyed a joie de vivre. Generation after generation enjoyed a diet rich in classic French cooking, steeped in
Read MoreGovernments around the world are still wallowing in one of the deepest and prolonged economic downturns in modern history. Each country has its own unique set of socio-political and economic considerations, but cost cutting is at–or near–the top of every
Read MoreIf you’ve been following this column recently you know that the United States has recently become the world leader in per capita wine consumption. We consume 13 bottles of wine (2.4 gallons; one glass per week) per year. If you
Read MoreAs the United States economy continues to slowly emerge from the Great Recession in fits and starts, the beginning of 2013 seems like an appropriate juncture to step back and assess the state of the wine industry. Prior to the
Read MoreMy Sunday morning ritual is to read the weekend newspapers. (some digital, some print; I’m still transitioning to the 21st Century). Two of my favorite sections are Off Duty and Review in the Wall Street Journal. This week I came
Read MoreLast week’s column focused on one theme with two seemingly disparate viewpoints: Ancient civilizations freely diluted their wines with water, but modern civilizations disdain its use. However, it seems to me that ancient traditions are always lurking in the background,
Read MoreWine is a natural gift that exemplifies the beauty and wonder of the balance of nature. As a fruit of the gods, it evolves through its interdependencies with the land – and man. It is often said that 90 percent
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