Minguez, who directs the enology program at INCAVI and is president of the enology commission for the OIV (International Organization of Vine and Wine) berated those who water their little gardens at their beach homes but who also cry out against grape irrigation. Its amazing how many people are experimenting for years. That seems obvious. MORE >>

An industry answer to Fast Food Nation and Kitchen Confidential, the book paints a distressing picture of a world full of Frankenwines (my word, not Ms. If tales like that sound familiar, you may recall Mondovino, the 2004 Jonathan Nossiter documentary about globalization in the wine industry. Then theres the hardware. Welcome to Ms. MORE >>

and "California promotes wines that dont suck" Um.since when did fresh herbs become weird?! And millions of people think that California wines dont suck.but that certainly isnt an indication of greatness. Doesnt the fellow realize there would be no California wine without Europe? Now, what could make the fellow happier? Sheesh. MORE >>

The point of view seems wrong to me as most California and New World wines are made for the market -- the most obvious taste--than the product of a carefully matched grapevine to land and climate and a passionate winemaker who is part artist/philosopher and part scientist. Are there exceptions to the awfulness of California wine for you? MORE >>

Eric Trump (yes, The Donald's son) has a wonderful charitable organization that throws an event at the Westchester, NY based Trump International Golf Course to raise money for St Jude's Childrens Charity.  We poured some amazing wines from Israel and California and the guests LOVED THE WINES.  I spent my day today at an amazing event.  MORE >>