Archive - Wine of EVERYDAY DRINKING

"I Had A Guy": An Unfussy Tasting Of 1980s Bordeaux

Bordeaux wasn’t always like it is now. Not so long ago, even normal people could afford to buy and cellar its best wines.

Apr 16 •

Making the Case for Gulpable Spring Reds

Also: why everyone needs to calm down about the term "minerality." Plus, "Eating the Easter Bunny," a holiday food-writing classic.

Apr 4 •

March 2024

Riding Rioja’s New Wave

A new generation of winemakers in Rioja is remaking Spain’s greatest wine region. My latest at The New Wine Review.

Mar 14 •

February 2024

White Wine For Winter. Even If 'Winter' Has Become Relative.

Sometimes, you have to go a little further north, for both snow and wine.

Feb 23 •

It's Always Sunny In Soave Classico

Soave always carries a lot of baggage. But its top single-vineyard wines are among the best whites in the world.

Feb 16 •

January 2024

Pedro Ximénez Ain't So Sweet

Not always, anyway. At least in Montilla-Moriles.

Jan 11 •

December 2023

At Long Last, a True Sherry Renaissance

After decades of decline, a new wave of winemaking emerges in Jerez.

Dec 5, 2023 •

November 2023

Cava Drama, Black Friday, Corrections, and Sparkling Wine For The Holiday

Whether it's Cava or some other name, I'm recommending quality sparkling wine from Catalonia for Thanksgiving.

Nov 21, 2023 •

Grüner Veltliner Is Comfort Food

Thoughts on chicken paprikash, autumn, and the cold November rain.

Nov 1, 2023 •

October 2023

"We Need to Destroy This System and Start Over": Crisis and Opportunity in Rioja

As Rioja faces serious problems, a new generation is reshaping Spain's most famous wine.

Oct 25, 2023 •

Is It Finally Time For A New Wine Education?

The tide is already shifting, and how we learn about wine needs to shift too.

Oct 17, 2023 •

Timorasso Is Where It All Starts

And other tales of obscure Piedmont whites, including erbaluce, nascetta, and cat balls.

Oct 3, 2023 •

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