The WineKnowLog©
A commentary about Wine, history, travel & culture written by America's first Master of Wine (MW)® with a half-century's experience illuminating the Global World of Wine: from what to drink, interesting vineyards, fine producers & good value.
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"It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)" -Alcohol in Wine
When Duke Ellington and Irving Mills (lyricist) wrote this song in 1931, they were (only) stipulating the obvious truth about the new music they were instrumental in creating. Jazz was meaningless without that syncopated beat which uniquely...
Il Vino Post Naturale (Post-Natural Wine) Book Review- The future of wine is the past, when seen through corrective lenses
Recently, a colleague told me about a new book (only in Italian), written by a Professor of Philosophy with a strong interest/background in wine (Roberto Frega). Of course, I had to get a copy and see what his argument amounted to. Fortunat...
SERIOUSLY…AND YOU WONDER WHY WINE SALES ARE DOWN?
Pneumonia sucks! Or should I say wheezes? This whole month continues a battle to get back full breathing capability, as bronchitis morphed into pneumonia. Hence, my scarce posts. But today, reading the weekend f Times (ft.com), one of our f...
Peter William Vineyard & Rogue Valley, the "Other" Oregon Wineland
A few introductory words. The last three weeks and still counting, I have been plagued by a case of bronchitis. Aside from causing laryngitis, (some would say thank god, we don’t have to listen to him anymore), the disease just wipes you ou...
A TOAST TO OUR COUNTRY’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY, WITH AMERICA’S ORIGINAL WINE GRAPE, NORTON
On the eve of the Fourth of July 2026, under less than an ideal celebratory atmosphere given current circumstances, I think it appropriate to remember not only the original, daring and dangerous actions that led to the country’s Declaration...
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Joel P Butler MW -50+ years in Wine; Importer, wine merchant, winemaker, wine educator, wine judge, writer-author-historian. First US resident Master of Wine (MW). 000's of wines tasted over time. Your WineKnow Guide!
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