Are vintages subjective? 8 out of 10 cats would agree that wine ratings are based on personal taste. Vintages, on the other hand, seem to be more grounded in the firm reality of weather and climate and their effects on the grapes. A good year is a good year, no? CLICK TO SEE THE FULL [...]

Riesling is often described as “racy.” The term usually refers to its high acidity but is even more apt when the same wines have that slight whiff of racing fuel. What causes this? Bottle aging and warm weather are two reasons most often given, but it’s more complicated than that. Isn’t it always? If you’re [...]