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It is that time of year in the So Hemisphere; rose' time of year. Be warned, readers; not all rose' wines are akin. Indeed, they can vary...

Hello Spain, indeed. With champions at Wimbledon and of the World Cup football this year, it seemed appropriate to touch on a couple of...

In 1773, one year before his death, the great Irish-Anglo poet, author, lyricist Oliver Goldsmith wrote this; 'there is so much bunkum...

A friend, with just a mild interest in wine, visited recently. I happened to be in the kitchen, preparing a soup. When my friend...

Everyone with an interest in Italian wine is well aware of the celebrated Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello and Super Tuscans. Today I wish to...

Maybe it would be more correct to entitle this blog "stemlessware,' for that is the subject of my frustration this day. Have you noticed,...

I recall how horrified I was when alerted to the advent of screwcaps (Stelvin capsules) . Having worked in hospitality in four countries...

It is often said we are creatures of habit. Maybe so. Sometimes, though, outside sources can impact our habits. This has been the case...

When I established this site I advised that it is in no way intended as a wine review format. Alas, I must break rank, for a modern gem...

I had new members attend a recent workshop. Of course, I was asked the inevitable question; 'what is your favorite wine?' As I had not...

Yes, readers, the curiosity is my own. There was little response to my "palate' blog, and none to Chile; 5 years on. Thus, I invite you...

Yes, five years have passed since wildfires ravaged Chile's Maule Valley, and surrounds. Six local residents perished, along with five...

How much do you know about your palate? Specific areas of your tongue combine to give you the overall taste sensation.

No, not the euphemism. Rather, the points score. A friend; a widely engaged wine retailer, was bemoaning the way his business has changed...

Much ink is given to the Syrah/Shiraz conundrum. That is; how are they different ? Are they the same ? Well, any French native worth...

I was enjoying my recent flight to LAX, until I happened upon a story in the in-flight magazine. The author, an MW no less, in reviewing...

Why 'noble?' These varieties are so called because they alone, among all 2000 plus varieties known, have proven to be impervious to...

Have you noticed the growing presence of Prosecco on shelves at your local wine store ? If you answered 'yes,' you are not alone, for...

A friend came to visit at my new abode recently. Not being wine-savvy he was surprised to see a wine cask sitting on my kitchen counter...