Napa Valley
Napa: You Outgrew Your Britches. Time to Cut Your Losses.
I’ve been writing and preaching on occasion, for more than a few years, that the celebrated Napa Valley simply got too big for its britches,
April 7, 2026
I’ve been writing and preaching on occasion, for more than a few years, that the celebrated Napa Valley simply got too big for its britches,
A quiet question about wine, ego, and what truly matters. A friend sent me a photo the other day. A table full of men, somewhere
Many in the wine industry—certainly importers, but basically everyone, because the Trump Administration’s tariffs touch it all—are facing headwinds they’ve never felt. You may pooh-pooh
Recently I thought I’d try, BERO, the latest “IT” entry in the NA Beer category. Was a buck more per 6-pack than what I typically
The new 2025 Netflix holiday rom-com “Champagne Problems” is set against the beautiful backdrop of a historic Champagne vineyard and chateau in Epernay, one of
Thanksgiving will soon be here, and you’ve probably already decided on your menu. And you’ll want some great wines to go with the big meal.
It’s hot out…everywhere. So MOST importantly, NEVER leave a kid or a pet in a parked car, even with the AC running. NEVER. Now that
As wine educators, journalists, marketers, grape growers, winemakers, importers, distributors, retailers, and an entire supporting supply chain, we’re collectively facing what feel like unprecedented headwinds.
The rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable packaging of all types of food, beverages, and consumer products has led to the adoption of alternative packaging
The wine industry, broadly, is rightfully concerned–even worried–about the current state of affairs: a glut of bulk wine; too many planted acres; a lower appetite
So you’re sitting in a lovely, fine-dining restaurant that has an extensive wine list, including pages of selections from France, with a focus on Bordeaux.
When you’re wine shopping in a store, you’ll usually see “shelf talkers,” those little tags that shout out wine ratings and accolades below the bottles,
Let’s first establish something: wine is the fermented juice of grapes. Sake is not wine. Neither is strawberry “wine.” And if the grape juice isn’t
As new wineries pop up weekly, and online direct-to-consumer (DTC) wine clubs multiply, they’re all looking for a marketing hook. Unfortunately, one that’s increasingly popular
Warm weather is here. Very warm. In fact, unprecedented “heat domes” in June and now well into July, across much of the country. That’s one
Wait a minute. Pinot Noir is a red wine grape, so what is this nonsense about a white? Well, in this case, it’s unique, and
Most wine drinkers, even real enthusiasts, will never buy wine futures–but, some of us of even modest means will splurge. So what exactly is a
Three years ago, two MIT Grads created an algorithm that promised to choose “wine you love,” based on 18 attributes from a seven-question quiz, and
Steven Spurrier, the English merchant, educator, winemaker, grape farmer, and advocate, died March 9 at age 79. Thoughts, accolades, and remembrances of him have poured
The effect of Covid19 on drinking habits is real: the vast expansion of Direct-to-Consumer wine shipments, subscriptions, and online vendors; younger drinkers opting for wine