The Unknowable Place

The Unknowable Place

By Karen MacNeil August 21, 2026 The Power of Place in Wine This is where all wine communication breaks down: at the place of place. Place, and its meaning within a wine, can never really be described. You can say that a wine tastes “of its place,” but that’s an...

A. They are all red grape varieties

B. They are all Italian grape varieties

C. They are all grape varieties described in their names as “Petit”

D. They are all red grape varieties, but white wine is made from each of them

The Canelé’s Winemaking Roots

Instantly recognizable by its dark, caramelized crust and soft, custardy center, the canelé is Bordeaux’s iconic pastry. The pastry was born in the 18th century as a “byproduct” of winemaking. The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.

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