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Inside The Machinery of Story

Ask of a piece of wine writing — any writing, really — What’s working? What’s not working? And how might it work better?

In Sagrantino’s spiritual homeland, producers embrace the charms of this charismatic grape

Relax. It’s just dinner.

Cider commentary can profit from active efforts to rethink the lexicons of wine

When writing about food, probe five main questions

A hand-drawn visual essay about Port’s past, present, and unseen future

Malolactic affects wine’s texture and flavor, and letting it roll (or not) depends on tradition, fashion, chemistry, and more

Acidity, volatile acidity, and wine’s essential refreshment

To launch their new niche winery, Bobby Huff and Jaam Moynihan relied on a mix of expertise and vision (plus a little help from their friends)

Ryme’s creativity and originality continue to impress

My introductory remarks from a panel session on rethinking the language of wine

No single wine pairs perfectly with the Thanksgiving meal, but many styles can shine on your table