Time for a truce on alcohol levels W. Blake Gray Features 4 min readThere's no more contentious issue in wine than alcohol level, with true believers on both sides refusing to acknowledge that the opposition has merit.
Blind Tasting: Unreliable but Necessary W. Blake Gray Features 4 min readBlind tasting is an artificial experience, but it's essential for critics. It's the only fair way to discover unknown wines, and to judge famous wines without succumbing to reputation.
Aging potential? What aging potential? W. Blake Gray Features 5 min readThis is a common sentence in wine reviews: “Should continue to develop for 10-12 years.” You see it all over...
HOT LOT 91 Points RP – 2004 El Desafio de Jonata Magnum Palate Press Features 1 min readWHO: Jonata Winery WHAT: Cabernet Sauvignon WHERE: California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley WHEN: 2004 SIZE: 1.5L RESERVE: $350 MINIMUM...
HOT LOT 12/27: 97 Points RP – 2007 Sine Qua Non Pictures Grenache Palate Press Features 1 min readWHO: Sine Qua Non WHAT: Grenache WHERE: California, Santa Barbara WHEN: 2007 SIZE: 750 ml RESERVE: $175 MINIMUM BID INCREMENT:...
The Money of Color Evan Dawson Features 8 min readI noticed my fingers on the other side, through the wine. I smiled. We were smelling roses, with no obstacles to blacken the countryside.
