Truth or Marketing? Which Should We Believe? How Should We Learn?

Truth or Marketing? Which Should We Believe? How Should We Learn?

I read an article in late April in Wine Enthusiast titled Stop Calling Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan, ‘Rhône Varieties’ and it struck a chord in me. As a Spanish Wine Scholar, it truly made me think. I have had the pleasure of visiting Jumilla and enjoyed sipping some incredible Monastrell. In Navarra I was delighted by…

The Lone Ranger Had Tonto; The Rhone Rangers Have GSM

The Lone Ranger Had Tonto; The Rhone Rangers Have GSM

The Lone Ranger was a fictional Old West good guy who wore a mask to protect his identity. He was the lone survivor after he and five other rangers were ambushed.  His horse-riding sidekick, Tonto, saved his life when he found him barely alive after the grisly attack and together they rode looking to right…

Vintner Project Article; How Winemakers in Jumilla are Achieving The Perfect Expression of Monastrell

Vintner Project Article; How Winemakers in Jumilla are Achieving The Perfect Expression of Monastrell

As the world revolves around the sun, living organisms evolve. It is a constantly changing place and we must adapt in order to remain in it.  Some things are simpler than others to adapt to. If it’s cold outside, we put on a coat. When it’s raining, we either get wet and don’t care, or…