Wine is an overwhelming topic. Even a simple post like, say, The Best Books for Learning About Wine, may start out straightforward but very quickly can turn mind-bogglingly complex. Here is how it happened this week: One Christmas a friend's awesome husband emailed and asked me what I would...
The wine industry, in general, is confusing. I’m all, “White Burgundy? Always Chardonnay – except that it isn’t because Sauvignon de St Bris is in Burgundy and is Sauvignon Blanc.” And you’re all, “What in the world are you talking about? White Burgundy? Is that...
If you are (a) over 25 (b) gainfully employed (c) seeking a significant other (d) seeking the approval of your significant other's parents or (e) invited to anyone's house for dinner, you need a good wine source. And yes, I am telling you that the 17-year-old stocking...
This is a true story. In 2006 I was set up on a date with a friend of a friend. The date was casual - we were supposed to watch the US play someone else during the 2006 World Cup (soccer). I went to his house...