Author: Moris Senegor

Why does obscenity offend us? Without going into some sociology term paper, I can summarize my answer in two words: because acts, images or words perceived as obscene are either indecent, or more commonly, unnatural. I recently...

While I have intended my blog to be about wine, it is impossible not to diverge into food since the two are so insepearble. And so let me start with a tribute to Dave Cook, whom I am proud to call my friend. Attached is a photo...

In my mostly Francophile wine circle there is an oft repeated claim that Napa Cabarnet does not age well. Certainly not as well as Bordeaux. On occasion we do encounter some that do amazingly well. For instance I ran into a...

Planning for a dinner party at my house that was to feature a vertical of Opus One wines from the 1980’s donated by a friend, I was struck by the need for an appropriate Champagne to open the evening. It became a problem...

If you read wine magazines you will recognize the type of article I am about to describe, which I hate with a passion: it’s usually an account of some vertical or horizontal of obscenly expensive, celebrity labels like La...

Most wine enthusiasts know that wine is not just a drink like Pepsi. I have in the past written about how wine is a “mortar” solidifying friendships. It is also a vehicle for rememberences as memories get attached to...

Consider yourself lucky in the wine world if you happen to be friends with a certain breed of wine enthusiast, a character that truely loves wine (not a show-off or financial speculator), and experiences joy in sharing his wine...

For those familiar with the wine world and its numerous cliche’s, “quality and price don’t match” is a well worn out one. Most have numerous examples of this cliche by personal experience. I just...

Headlines in the bussiness sections of various newspapers are abuzz with the latest outrage: fake French Pinot Noir sold to American winemakers! 12 Frenchmen were convicted by a court in Carcassonne, France, for the scheme....