A Romanian wine iconoclast

Map of Romania. Detail from the World Atlas. Selective focus.Getty I had the chance to travel twice to the main wine regions of Romania this year and discover some truly impressive wines. Unfortunately, this country has long had a…

Wine Thieves in the Dock

Another busy week in the world of wine, with theft, death and Vladimir Putin in the spotlight. © VisitFrenchWine.com | Winemaker Alain Brumont had more than 55,000 bottles of wine stolen from his property.…

Explore Georgia

October 4, 2022 The cradle of wine By Neal D. Hulkower I like to say, "Join the American Association of Wine Economists, commonly abbreviated as AAWE, and see the world." Since my arrival in!-->!-->…

What does sweetness mean in wine?

What the hell do wine writers mean when they describe wine with adjectives like “mellow,” “crispy,” or “meaty”? Don't those words describe chocolate brownies, raw carrots and T-bone steaks, not alcoholic liquid?The tannins cause the…