Last week I attended Etna Days, a three-day excursion to taste the wines, visit the cellars, and dust my boots with volcanic soil. It was my fifth tour there, a chance to re-taste wines I’ve come to admire and discover new wines, too.

I’ve just published notes on 60 wines that were my favorites. Quality was so high overall it was hard to winnow the list, and my notes are but a taste. Enjoy.

https://terroirreview.com/2024/09/20/tasting-report-red-and-white-wines-of-mt-etna/

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As new communities discover wine, they also discover the limitations of wine writing that relies heavily on the language of flavor.

In my inaugural Chair's column for the Circle of Wine Writers Circular, I share some insights and offer examples of members' work that brings fresh perspective and voice.

https://www.circleofwinewriters.org/from-the-chair-wine-writing-reimagined/

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I was interviewed about my wine writing approach and inspirations, my current research focus, the state of the craft, advice to new pros, and the prospect of making a living (or not). Hope you enjoy it.

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https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2024/07/15/turning-the-tables-on-meg-maker/

I just published my new visual essay on Port winemaking in the Douro Valley. Drawing is a way for me to ruminate on issues, and there are plenty of them here. I hope you enjoy it.

#wine #douro #portugal #winemaking #viticulture #illustration #art #artist #wineeducation #wineeducator

https://terroirreview.com/2023/07/14/whither-port/

⭐️ Malolactic fermentation affects wine’s texture and flavor, and letting it roll (or not) depends on tradition, fashion, chemistry, and more. My new Wine Science piece for Terroir Review tackles this magnificent microbial process. Enjoy! ⭐️

https://terroirreview.com/2023/04/08/malolactic-fermentation-wine-science/

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