Wine Media is Broken: A Case Study
In a “post-critic” world, reviews have only become more monetized. Does the industry care about consumers or scores?
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Loire Chenin Blanc: Underrated No More
My comprehensive report on Loire Valley Chenin Blanc, from Vinous
Godforsaken Grapes
The New York Times named it one of “The Best Wine Books of 2018” and Smithsonian named it among the “Ten Best Food Books of 2018.” Order now!
Planet of the Grapes
Exploring the world of wine, with pleasure. My new publication, launched this spring on Medium.
Wine in the Time of the Virus
Given current events, what’s the worth of holding onto a wine meant to age. In Everyday Drinking.
The Enigmatic Joy of Swiss Wine
Wines from Switzerland may represent the height of obscurity, but they’re worth seeking out. From the Washington Post.
German Wine and The Sweet Hereafter
A personal journey across generations sharing a love for Germany’s wines.
Will Your Favorite Wines Taste Different?
There’s a good chance, because of climate change. From Heated.
Rediscovering Australia
My first column for Jancis Robinson’s Purple Pages, on the rise of natural wines from Australia in the U.S.
One of 2018’s “Best Wine Books”
NY Times names Godforsaken Grapes one of the year’s “Best Wine Books”!
Why You Should Be Drinking Weird Wines
An call to arms from my new book, Godforsaken Grapes, excerpted in the New York Times Opinion section.
How Do You Like Your Wine? Rare and Well Done
In the Alps, viticulture geeks save and preserve rare and obscure wines. My feature travel article in AFAR.
The Meaning of Groo-Vee
My love letter to grüner veltliner in the Washington Post, an excerpt from Godforsaken Grapes.
The World’s Most Underrated Wine Regions
In Condé Nast Traveler, my journey into lesser-known grapes took me to wine regions that you may not know, but definitely should.
Austrian Wine: Future is Now
My report in Beverage Media on the exciting emergence of Austrian wine, from blaufränkisch to gemischter satz.
Rebranding Gewürztraminer
It worked for kale. Will it finally help wine drinkers appreciate the notoriously polarizing “spiced” Traminer?
The Millennial Movement
Hopes of the wine industry rest on millennial shoulders. In the Washington Post.
Greek to Me
I like obscure wines like xinomavro and agiorgitiko. And I don’t care what Robert Parker says in his “godforsaken grapes” rant.
Prosecco Takes on a Serious Note
I visit the prosecco region as its makers scramble to protect the name. In the San Francisco Chronicle.
‘What matters is wine’s soul’
Taking a closer look at the Slow Wine movement, from my Philly.com column.
To try Morellino is to love Morellino
Getting to know sangiovese by another name. In the Washington Post.
Old Europe on the Cheap
When will consumers finally discover the value in Portuguese wines? I’ve been waiting for, oh, two decades.
‘Little Sweet’ (Misnomer) Loves Warm Weather
A perfect complement to grilling, dolcetto is a red wine made for summer.
Beyond Pinot Grigio
In Alto Adige, bottles to make you forget blasé pinot grigio. In the Washington Post.
Petite Sirah Deserves Love Too
Among wine people, it feels vaguely embarrassing to admit you enjoy petite sirah. But why? In the Washington Post.
Lust for Loire
Everyone’s been talking about Loire Valley wines for the past few years. So why don’t we see more on shelves? In Philly.com.
Unearthing Tempranillo’s Subtleties
Outside of Rioja, wines that defy our usual conception of what tempranillo can be. In the Washington Post.
Port Authority
Port makers want their U.S. market to grow, but you try selling delayed gratification to a bunch of Americans.
Carmén-Whère?
Rediscovering carménère, with a comprehensive tasting of this misunderstood grape. In the Washington Post.
Oh So Soave
How Soave is shedding its bad reputation to become one of Italy’s most interesting white wines. In the Washington Post.
Southwest Exposure
The red wines of Southwest France aren’t well known. But you don’t have to be a wine geek to enjoy them. In the Washington Post.
Italian Whites for the Winter
Who says you can’t drink white wine after Labor Day? In the Washington Post.
Why spend a bunch on fancy champagne?
Bubbly alternatives for your New Years Eve celebrations. Philly.com.