David White
David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist. The author of a nationally syndicated wine column that's hosted by Grape Collective, David's wine writing has appeared in dozens of publications, including The World of Fine Wine, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post. He has his advanced certificate from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and has been called one of America's nine most important wine bloggers. Follow him on Twitter @terroiristblog.
October 21, 2016
Happy Global Champagne Day!
October 21 is Global Champagne Day! To help you celebrate David White suggests five things you need to know about Champagne.
December 8, 2015
Fake Wines Take a Toll on Everyday Consumers
"Kurniawan showed how much money could be made with fake wines. At a single auction hosted by Acker Merrall & Condit in 2006, he netted nearly $25 million."
November 24, 2015
With Seven Wines, Exploring Burgundy’s Côte d’Or
How is someone supposed to learn about Burgundy with prices seeming to reach new heights each week?November 10, 2015
Saving Sauternes
So long as one is willing to forgo Yquem, savvy consumers can purchase half bottles from virtually every top producer -- many with a decade or more of age -- for less than $30.October 27, 2015
Discovering Authenticity beyond Bordeaux’s Marquee Estates
Earlier this month, I visited Bordeaux to see what else the region could offer. I learned that, contrary to perception, Bordeaux is home to countless mud-on-their-boots farmers who produce affordable, authentic wines.
October 13, 2015
Finally, a Definitive Guide to Napa Valley
White profiles both along with 200 other producers, from "the large-scale and the Lilliputian, the cult and the quaffer, the founders and the new wave." Importantly, she also checks in on the arc of every producer's wines, sharing tasting notes on current releases and back vintages.
September 15, 2015
Stony Hill Proves That in California, What Is Old Is New Again
"These wines are reintroducing America to a style of wine that went dormant for a long time," she explained. "They're reminding people that there's a different way to make Chardonnay." - Sarah McCrea
September 1, 2015
In Wine, Accidental Superstars Abound
If Winiarski hadn't tasted Fay's homemade wine -- and been able to purchase the adjoining property -- Chateau Mouton-Rothschild would have won the Judgment of Paris.
August 18, 2015
Looking For a Wine List Bargain? Go Off the Beaten Path
My advice was simple. I urged him to look for off-the-beaten-path varieties from off-the-beaten-path regions. As New York University economics professor Karl Storchmann once explained, "[The market] adds a premium for certain places or grapes."August 4, 2015
Australia Is Regaining Its Mojo
"There are a few wines that have been pointed out as representative of Australia, but they're exactly the opposite of what we should be known for." - Chester Osborn, d'Arenberg
July 21, 2015
This Summer, Make Room for Chillable, Gulpable Reds
When consumers think of chilled wines, they tend to think of whites and rosés. And for most Americans, a light, brisk red is an oxymoron.July 7, 2015
Affordable Burgundy Isn’t an Oxymoron
"Today, you can easily find wines that offer a classic expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at a very fair price." - Amaury Devillard
June 23, 2015
With Wine, Endless Treasures Await
The United States is home to more than 8,000 wineries. Three in four produce fewer than 5,000 cases per year; about 50 percent produce fewer than 500,000 cases.
June 9, 2015
Sabrage: Almost as Impressive as a Keg Stand
For wine enthusiasts, there's one party trick that's almost as impressive as a keg stand: Sabrage, the ceremonial art opening Champagne with a sword.May 26, 2015
Austrian Reds: Difficult to Pronounce, but Easy to Drink
Blaufrankisch. St. Laurent. Zweigelt. Even though the names of these varieties are difficult to pronounce, the wines go down easy.
May 12, 2015
For Easy Summertime Drinking, Reach for Txakolina
Txakolina is easy. And in the summertime, that's what drinking is all about.
April 28, 2015
Forget the Flute and Toss the Coupe
"Flutes?" asked Sebastian Zutant, a leading sommelier in Washington, D.C., with obvious disdain. "We're adults; we use real wine glasses."
April 14, 2015
Stunning Wines on the Edge of American Viticulture
Finger Lakes' wine pioneer Hermann Wiemer released his first wine 35 years ago. While his wines helped the New York region gain critical acclaim, he never curried much favor with local winemakers. And he had little patience for collegiality.
March 31, 2015
Worry About Wine, Not Arsenic
If your Franzia consumption rivals your water consumption, you have bigger concerns than arsenic.
March 17, 2015
Rest easy, wine lovers. Perception is easily fooled.
One glass of Cabernet Sauvignon was described as "powerful and heavy." Another was described as "subtle and refined." The only difference? The music that was playing while people drank the wine.March 3, 2015
In Its Greatest Moments, Wine Provides an Idealized Reality
Fifteen years ago, Stephen Tanzer, one of the world's leading wine critics, described the Cabernet Sauvignon from Ridge's 1991 harvest in Monte Bello Vineyard as "among the top dozen made in California during the last 20 years."
February 18, 2015
The Wisdom of Leading with Wine
Countless restaurants have great food. Plenty also have great service. And more open each day. By imaginatively leading with wine, a restaurant can become a destination -- even in a neighborhood where one expects dive bars with canned beer and killer jukeboxes.February 17, 2015
Investing Our Hearts in Champagne
Terry Theise recognizes that Champagne carries an emotional charge. There is, to put it simply, something special about Champagne. As Theise writes in his most recent catalog, "we invest our hearts in it."February 3, 2015
Craft Beer Boom Benefits Wine Industry
Anheuser-Busch's third commercial, which mocked craft beer and the people who enjoy it, left a bitter taste in the mouths of many football fans.
January 20, 2015
Are Modern Sommeliers Educators? Absolutely.
Doi Moi wine director Max Kuller represents a new generation of sommeliers, one that has rejected the exclusivity and stuffiness of yesteryear in favor of an approach that values inclusivity and education.January 6, 2015
3 Wine Trends to Watch for in 2015
2014 will likely go down as the year that powerful wine critics lost their grip on the marketplace.December 23, 2014
War, Wine, and Giving Thanks at Christmas
Champagne witnessed some of the war's heaviest fighting. The vineyards became battlefields. Yet production continued. The story of war and wine continues today.December 9, 2014
Delectable: A Wine App That Could Revolutionize Drinking
Since downloading Delectable last fall, Alexander Niehenke has been moving towards oenophilia at lightning speed.November 25, 2014
Rethinking the Tasting Note
Communicating effectively about wine shouldn't demand an encyclopedic knowledge of rare fruits and bizarre aromas; after all, wine is just fermented grape juice.
