An Exclusive Wine Tasting Reveals a Surprising Fact
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...
Champagne—The Taste of Success
In every new edition of my book The Wine Bible, the chapter on Champagne has gotten larger. (Not all chapters have). But there’s a lot to say (and love) about the world’s ultimate wine. Especially now. During my most recent research trip to the Champagne region, I...
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.
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