Phylloxera are little assholes. Let’s get that right out of the way. Phylloxera are tiny, nearly translucent-yellow bugs, aphids to be exact. In a nutshell,
Category: Wine Books
Book Review: Proof, The Science of Booze (and maybe, just maybe, some good news about hangovers)
Math and science have never been my forte. Once upon a time, that really bothered me, but now that I’ve hit middle age, I’ve self-actualized.
In Vino Duplicitas: Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
There are some people in the world who deserve a sharp and well-placed slap to the back of the head. Rudy Kurniawan is one of
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 87 (How do you feel about cocktail wines?)
Today’s words come to us from Napa Valley wine pioneer, Peter Mondavi, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 101. Peter Mondavi was
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 85 (Is this wine awful or awesome?)
Today’s words come to us from Evan and Brian Mitchell (The Psychology of Wine), via Karen MacNeil’s The Wine Bible. I’m still steeped in studying for
Wine, Words & Wednesday, No. 57
Never go on trips with anyone you do not love. ~Ernest Hemingway Aaahh . . . one of my favorite Hemingway quotes. You’ve probably heard
