I have been a wine writer for nearly 40 years. And yet, for the first time in my career, I’m worried. Despondent even. Wine writing as a profession, a craft, even sometimes an art, is disappearing. And it’s not clear what, if anything, will replace it. I recently gave a speech on this topic as part of the Walt Klenz Leadership Series at the Robert Mondavi Institute at the University of California at Davis.  Here is what I said. Let me start out with a few questions: Does anyone know the number one, best-selling wine introduced last year?  It was Stella Rosa Pineapple and Chili Wine ..read more

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