Sensory analysis (or sensory evaluation) is described by Wikipedia as a scientific discipline that applies principles of...
Why Are Sustainable Wines So Expensive?
In December 2019, American adults had finally come around to the conclusion that climate change was the number one issue facing...
Natural is Good; Natural and Socially Just is Better
Environmental responsibility has been a growing focal point in the wine industry over the last few decades and is certainly here...
Staying the Course on Climate Adaptation
In a survey conducted by the Harris Poll in December 2019, American adults said climate change was the number one issue facing...
Orange Wine: The Old Becomes New Again
I first tasted “orange wine” in New Zealand, which I subsequently came to realize was the unlikeliest place in the...
Wait! Isn’t ALL Wine Natural?
Often, we think of wine as something natural--straight from the soil and vines. Wine is certainly more...
Sustainability in the Australian Grape and Wine Sector
In July I had the privilege of being a speaker at the Australian Wine International Technical Conference (AWITC) in Adelaide,...
The Wines of Château Maris: Biodynamic and Sustainable Winery in the Languedoc
It is always a pleasurable and educational experience for me to hear biodynamic wine makers share their passion for their work...
The Changing Climate for Wine
In classic (French) winegrowing tradition, there are three ingredients that combine with a grape variety to influence any...
Sustainability in Wine Production
Consumers, especially millennials, are increasingly concerned about where their food and beverages come from, how they are made,...
Tasting Climate Change: Adaptation in a Vessel
A few weeks ago I attended the second edition of Tasting Climate Change, a one-day international conference in Montreal. ...
This Holiday Season, Drink Responsibly
For me the holidays are prefect opportunities to drink the really good bottles I’ve been aging for special...