Sugar in our Wine: The Meiomi Phenomenon

By Dan Berger In a recent article I wrote for my syndicated column, I addressed the question of sugar in Sauvignon Blanc and briefly looked at the phenomenon, partly because of a trend that has developed throughout the United States to sweeten com… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you … Continue reading “Sugar in our Wine: The Meiomi Phenomenon”

Medals or Scores?

The most widely used wine-marketing tool is the score. In just about every wine shop you’ll find little tags on the shelves stating that the above wine got a score from some self-anointed wine expert. These scores, despite the fact that no one eve… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – … Continue reading “Medals or Scores?”

A Tax on Grapevines

Anyone who has ever had even a passing connection to the California wine business knows of the unbelievable financial pressures of doing business in this odd and convoluted work world. Wine is, after all, a controlled substance that you make in on… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may … Continue reading “A Tax on Grapevines”

Tasting Notes

Exceptional 2014 Renato Ratti Nebbiolo, Langhe “Ochetti” ($25): Anyone with even a passing acquaintanceship with Barolo, Italy’s most famous red wine, knows that one of the finest producers in that exalted district is this house. When you visit th… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If you … Continue reading “Tasting Notes”

Tip of the Week

2014 Sacred Hill Pinot Noir, Marlborough: Closeouts exist for many different reasons, a few of which are not possible to explain. This one is simply inexplicable. Not long ago, we wrote about this wine and suggested that it was an absolute bargain at… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you … Continue reading “Tip of the Week”