As Aldo Vacca reflected, “we took him of course for his talent and potential, but also because he was so young that we could help mold him in a direction that would ensure that the traditional style of the Produttori wines would never be in jeopardy again.” asked him six questions; he replied with over 10,000 words! think not. am not hopeful. MORE >>

By contrast, oak- and technology-eschewing traditionalists in regions His Bobness isnt so hot for, such as the Loire Valley and Rioja, have languished or disappeared. Feiring controls the narrative, one cant help but commend her fairness, quoting him at length. Then theres the hardware. Still not happy with your wines taste? MORE >>

It's why I write this blog, anyway - it helps me practice and get even more pleasure from wine. understand that cheese helps to tame tannins in wine, like milk in black tea. started last week with a classic pairing - Loire goat cheese with a Loire Sauvignon Blanc. I'm not trying to dumb down wine and food pairing. MORE >>

Many people consider these to be the finest Chenin Blancs from the Loire Valley and in the world. 2007 was not an easy year in most of the Loire Valley, and Vouvray was not spared the rainy cool summer that dampened prospects for many growers all over the region. And happily, I can afford to buy and drink them. MORE >>

So buckle up and get ready to hear his thoughts on what’s wrong with Riesling from Austria and Australia, screwcaps and their problems, the Loire, California cab then and now, indigenous yeasts, roto-fermenters, small oak barrels, wines over 14% alcohol and why he uses scores! The Loire. German Riesling. just don’t get it. MORE >>