Developing a Tasting Note Strategy

By Dan Berger When I started writing about wine, I never really thought about the process that led me to write about specific wines — or which ones to praise, which to ignore, or even, on occasion, which wines to specifically refer to unkindly. … Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back … Continue reading “Developing a Tasting Note Strategy”

The Story Justifies the Wine

It was a Sauvignon Blanc of an extraordinary type, not because the wine itself was that remarkable, but because it had a story only a purist could possibly understand. Wine maker Adam LaZarre had been hired to make wine for a winery in Paso Robles… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back … Continue reading “The Story Justifies the Wine”

Tasting Notes

Exceptional 2015 Luckert Silvaner, Franken, “Sulzfelder” ($20): In July, columnist Andrew Jefford of Decanter magazine in London wrote a glowing article in which he talked about the absolute greatness of the grape variety Silvaner, notably in Germ… Want to read more? If you’re already a subscriber, welcome back – you may login here. If you aren’t a … Continue reading “Tasting Notes”