Wine in Society and Culture Archives - Karen MacNeil & Company

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...

Champagne—The Taste of Success

by Karen MacNeil | Apr 27, 2025 | Book Author and Speaker, Wine in Society and Culture

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...

The Single Perfect Cheese for Wine

A Winery Tells Its Story—The Press Release of the Future

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