Articles Archive
I've published three books, dozens of magazine articles, hundreds of restaurant reviews and food articles in newspapers and magazines, and thousands of tasting notes for individual wines. Here are a few of those articles and notes from the much-loved magazine, The Wine News.
From The Wine News
Tom and Elizabeth Smith's revered publication lamentably ceased print publication in 2010, a casualty of the financial crisis of 2009 and the many changes in the magazine industry in the digital age. For more than 20 years, it was a great outlet for exceptional photography, graphics and insightful writing that emphasized the human character of the wine industry. My belief that behind every great bottle there is a great story, and in every great story there is an interesting person was formed during my time at The Wine News, first as a member of the tasting panel and later as Senior Editor. Beginning in 1996, I wrote the annual Champagne cover story published in the December-January issue of the magazine, and three of these articles in The Wine News were recognized by the James Beard Foundation (they are denoted below by an asterisk):
CHAMPAGNE ARTICLES
The Allure of Aged Champagne - yes, it does improve
*House Style - Style more than quality differentiates most Champagne brands
Benvenuto Brunello, an event held simultaneously in eight cities worldwide, was the debut of the storied 2019 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany’s classic, iconic and all-sangiovese wine. I was the presenter for one of the three American debut tastings, and have the story here.