Kings, Crusades, Eggs, Arbane and Cha...
This tale isn't yet 1000 years old. But it has kings, crusades, the cult of the Virgin, poverty, drunk clerics, extinct grapes, the Devil and the world's biggest wine bottle. And the irony is, the winery it's about is one of the most forward-thinking in France.
Wine and Turkey: Not a Thanksg...
Turkish wines are historic, interesting and in many cases pretty good. And the Islamic ruling party would be happy for you to take more of them away from the country.
Struggling with Wine Tasting Notes
I have strong opinions about the elements of a good tasting note. But while I love a good argument, I have stayed out of this one because I don't feel comfortable telling other people how to write them.
Sugar, Part II: What Does Acid Do?
Sweetness and acidity have an intuitive relationship; we know they go together without having to think about it. Balance between sweetness and acidity is why even people who attest to disliking sweet wines will often enjoy Rieslings. But why do sweetness and acidity mutually improve each other?
Palate Press Columnists Win at 2012 R...
Palate Press was well-represented among the winners at this year's Louis Roederer International Wine Writers' Awards. Columnist Erika Szymanski was awarded the Emerging Wine Writer of the Year award and columnist Evan Dawson won the International Wine Book of the Year award for his book, Summer in a Glass: The Coming of Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes.
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