The Rating Game

I first published a less-fleshed-out version of this manifesto in 2013 on my old website, and an interaction I had yesterday brought it to the forefront of my mind. As the topic relates to equipping consumers with information and is evergreen in that way, I figured I would punch it up a bit and repost. … Continue reading The Rating Game →

Throwback Thursday: Spanish Wines at Mi Luna, February 2017

The lineup, which included Emilio Moro, Marques de Caceres, Granbazan and Bodegas RiojanasAlberto Moro (with the incomparable Clint Cobb in the background)Back in my day, we used to take all of our notes by hand My phone has been not-so-subtly telling me over the past month that it’s on its last legs, so I started … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Spanish Wines at Mi Luna, February 2017 →

Wine Wednesday: Donnhoff Estate QbA Riesling 2017

Welcome to Wine Wednesday, a thread where I’ll feature various producers from around the world – a mixture of mainstays and hidden gems – that I feel are worth taking home for self-study. For this week’s inaugural installment, we will examine a grape variety oft misunderstood by consumers: Riesling. One of my friends is a … Continue reading Wine Wednesday: Donnhoff Estate QbA Riesling 2017 →