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A Failed Tea Party with Hugh Johnson
When I first fell in love with wine, Hugh Johnson’s Vintage series ran on PBS stations here in the United States. I was enthralled by his presentation of wine’s history, its place in Western civilization and culture, and its romanticism. … Continue reading
The World Atlas of Wine: Essential Reading for Wine Lovers
This article appeared in The Washington Post in slightly different form on November 6, 2013. Coming next: My full interview with Hugh Johnson. There are books that teach you how to taste wine and books that describe how to make … Continue reading
Posted in Books, China, Jancis, Terroir, Virginia, Wine, writers
Tagged Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson, Wine
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Another tour de force from Jancis Robinson
When I wrote my column for today’s Washington Post Food section on books to buy the oenophiliac on your list, I left out the most imposing one. Primarily because of space, but also because I couldn’t bring myself to recommend … Continue reading
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Tagged Books, Grapes, Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine, Wine, Wine Grapes
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Inventing wine through the ages
Today marks another first for me – my first appearance in the Book World section of The Washington Post. I review two books: Divine Vintage: Following the Wine Trail from Genesis to the Modern Age, by Joel Butler and Randall … Continue reading
Book Review: Alice Feiring’s “Naked Wine”
When I wrote a column last year expressing some skepticism over the “natural wine” movement, I inadvertently became a poster child for industrial wine, earning public opprobrium from Alice Feiring (though we made peace) and a slap on the wrist … Continue reading
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Book Review: Evan Dawson’s “Summer in a Glass”
This is the fourth in a series of short reviews of wine books worthy of putting under the Christmas tree for the vinophiliac on your list this year. Anyone who has traveled the Finger Lakes – or even enjoyed one … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Eastern US, New York, Riesling, Uncategorized, Wine, writers
Tagged Books, New York Wine, Wine
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Book Review: Roy Cloud’s “To Burgundy and Back Again”
This is the third in a series of short reviews of wine books worthy of putting under the Christmas tree for the vinophiliac on your list this year. I laughed out loud twice reading the first five pages of Roy … Continue reading
Worth reading this week: Yao Ming, ego-shaped fermentation tanks, and the RdV backlash
My weekly roundup of wine news worth reading on the blah-blah-sphere: When I saw the headline for this piece on Wines & Vines, I mistakenly thought it said “Ego-Shaped Wine Tanks … “, which had me mentally riffing about self-important … Continue reading
Book review: Eric Miller’s “The Vintner’s Apprentice”
Throughout December, I’ll be posting reviews of sparkling wines and books, to help your holiday toasting and your gift giving. Ever wonder how your wine got to taste the way it does? If you realize that wine is more than … Continue reading
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