Many mainstream wine writers would have you believe that credibility and the ability to analyze a wine is a tenured position at Wine Critic University, available only after having earned a PhD in the Vinous Arts, an honor bestowed after-read more-
It’s the town so nice they named it twice. Their once claim to fame was when cartoon star Bugs Bunny announced himself in one of the Looney Tunes episodes as the "Wishie-Washie-White-Washing Machine Salesman from Walla Walla Washington." Oh sure,-read more-
- Amy Atwood: Wine Lover. Wine industry sales specialist, communicator and dealmaker since 1996. Organic and sustainable focus. Blogging at My Daily Wine.
Whether by accident or by design, connoisseurs have made the world of wine intimidating to even the most sophisticated city dweller. Wine tasting clubs are the quickest way to uncork the mystique, and one former vodka aficionado has created an-read more-
Welcome back to PALATE PRESS: The online wine magazine. Last week we had a terrific launch, and that is thanks to you, our readers. This week we have another amazing line-up. Our Feature Story this week is Nutrition Facts…Coming to a-read more-
Welcome back to PALATE PRESS: The online wine magazine. Last week we had a terrific launch, and that is thanks to you, our readers. This week we have another amazing line-up. Our Feature Story this week is Nutrition Facts…Coming to a-read more-
The next big controversy in the wine business won't be about high alcohol, terroir, or wine scores. It's going to be about nutrition and ingredient labels, and it's going to be a tizzy. The federal government, through the Treasury's Alcohol,-read more-
Ken Payton is a Palate Press Contributing Editor. Ken lives in Santa Cruz and writes the blog Reign of Terroir.