Features

An Apologia for Terroir in an Era of Tribalism

Terroir is a living notion, evolving to address developments both terrestrial and cultural

Notes and sentiments from four days tasting wines in the cradle of the Alps

A series of portraits painted to honor their contributions to craft and place

Thirty-second generation winemaker of Château de Jonquières

Retired winemaker of Mas Champart

New winemaker of Mas Champart

Director of AOP Picpoul de Pinet

From Dom. du Météore and Domaine de l’Ancienne Mercerie

Rosé wine is booming, but myths (and secrets) linger

In a podcast, I share my research and ideas about the evolution of wine communications

Wine is a constellation of traits fixed and mutable. The taster must understand both.

Reflections on my research on the evolution of wine commentary, the reactions it’s provoked, and how it’s changed me, too