In my previous two columns, I’ve reported on the greatest fraud in wine collecting history. Rudy Kurniawan, the darling of the world’s high-end collectors from the early 2000s to 2012, was both a buyer and a seller of the world’s
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Have you ever wanted to invest in one of those four (or five) figure bottles of elusive, scarce, French wines? Have you ever been envious of those who could afford them? A new Netflix documentary delves into this inner world
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In pondering a theme for this week’s column, I concluded this would be a good juncture to offer choice tidbits to help navigate the wide world of wine. No travelogue, no tasting notes, no recounting of the latest wine fraud.
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As we settle into the holiday spirit and times of joyful camaraderie for the next few weeks, one simple way to sustain a holiday-like festive atmosphere is to find a compelling way to bring together friends and/or family for a
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“This is a hedonistic wine that is full-bodied, with aromas of forest floor, black fruit and a hint of vanilla. It’s assertive, but a bit flabby. Chocolate, and a touch of barnyard, accent the supple tannins, which contribute to a
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What makes one wine unique and distinct from another? I’m frequently asked this question. Aside from the obvious considerations such as different grape varieties and different countries/regions of origin, there is no empirical answer or immutable consensus. When considering wine,
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Pairing wine and food is a favorite activity for me. Finding a complementary match creates a culinary experience that is invariably greater than the sum of its parts. A food dish on its own may be an exhilarating experience, tantalizing
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In this age of media frenzy, our cravings for real-time news, and our blind faith in the plethora of social media outlets, has created a society of information-hungry individuals where “first to report” supersedes “vetted information” time and time again.
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In past columns, I’ve addressed a number of wine-related “truisms” to determine their veracity. Anecdotal history and current colloquialisms, while not valid for empirical conclusions, nevertheless seem to wend their way into mainstream thought and become embedded in the vernacular
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How often does this happen to you? You’re at a dinner party and the host opens a bottle of wine. Everyone sips it and marvels at the aroma and flavor of such a fine wine. You sit there quietly thinking
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