Hitting the strike zone
Article Abstract:
A wine critic describes the similarities of umpiring a baseball game and being a wine critic. Both professions require the development of consistency over time, at which point doing the work becomes much easier. Determining what a wine lacks is difficult.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Don't get trapped as a taster
Article Abstract:
Practice helps a wine lover become a better taster. Tips on evaluating wine include going with one's first impression, not trying to taste too many wines in one sitting, avoiding swallowing the wine and staying in tune with the wine being tasted.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Chenin doesn't always draw a Blanc
Article Abstract:
Wine prices are up, but wine lovers can still find terrific wines at affordable prices. California sparkling wines such as a new one from Roederer Estate are delicious, and Chenin Blanc, Semillon and other varietals can be great bargains.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1997
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Sweet spots in the Northern Rhone. Clos des Papes. Chateauneuf-du-Pape shines in 2004
- Abstracts: Contrast in the Loire. Delicious diversity
- Abstracts: Watching Napa Valley dribble. What makes a wine a landmark. The resurrection of Napa Valley
- Abstracts: Christie's London brings in $1 million with triple-header. Dean of decanters. International wine auctions hit a new high in 1995
- Abstracts: The best of the rest. Tough times in Burgundy. Now arriving