Wine and Language Archives - Karen MacNeil & Company

In Pursuit of Beauty in Wine

by Karen MacNeil | Jan 30, 2026 | Wine and Language

What Matters When You Taste Wine By Karen MacNeil The pursuit of beauty in wine matters more than technical analysis or emotional response. Rather than relying solely on tasting grids and flavor identification, the true purpose of tasting wine is a personal...

An Exclusive Wine Tasting Reveals a Surprising Fact

by Karen MacNeil | Jun 5, 2025 | Wine and Language, Wine in Society and Culture

Summary: In this thoughtful reflection, wine expert and book author Karen MacNeil reveals why describing wine flavor can be so challenging—even for those with discerning palates. Unlike food, which has an agreed-upon vocabulary tied to taste and experience, wine lacks...

Sauvignon Blanc, grown in the Loire Valley, might carry the name of which appellation below?The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

A. Muscadet

B. Menetou-Salon

C. Savennières

D. Vouvray

Fifty Pounds and a Gazillion Seeds

Lodi, the self-proclaimed “Zinfandel Capital of the World” (it produces over 40% of California’s zin), is also home to over 130 different grape varieties, more than any other California region. These include: The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.