

A contemplative wine for a contemplative day …

Does this term mean the wine is 100% organic? Does it mean it’s “plain and simple in style”, or “plain in taste” as Merriam-Webster defines?

Once in a while, you may see a label announce that the wine is “unfiltered”. This does not mean the winemaker was smoking a Camel

This is one of the most difficult areas of wine to navigate. Many wine flaws are easy to recognize while others are subtle and identifying

No, these aren’t what you might wear for pants, and you will be hard-pressed (pardon the pun) to find them in white (though blue is

If you ever venture into the South American aisle of a decent wine shop (and having a “South American” aisle is a sign that it
Founder of popular wine blogs Wine Dictator and Wine Weekly and host of Inside Wine Podcast, Joe's career in the wine industry spans four decades. He is a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) and holds Level 2 certification from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET).



