Devil's Advocate: For Heaven's Sake, Please Stop Talking Terroir

Robert Joseph sacrilegiously suggests that many wine producer's favourite topic may not be helping them sell their wine.

Reading time: 2m 45s

Devil's Advocate: Nintendo’s Underappreciated Gift to the Wine Industry

The Japanese gaming giant, Nintendo, has just launched its new Switch 2 console. Fans across the world are eagerly lining up to buy it. Robert Joseph wonders whether the wine industry should be paying more attention.

Reading time: 2m 45s

Devil's Advocate: Time to Counter the Disinformation About South Africa

The South African government has been accused of killing white farmers, including winery owners. Robert Joseph thinks more effort is needed to set the story straight.

Reading time: 3m

Devil's Advocate: When Conviviality Stops Being Voluntary

Robert Joseph takes a firm stance against the habit of 'encouraging' others to drink wine.

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By-The-Glass: a Great Concept That is Undermining Wine

Wine by the glass is often oxidised. A new investigation reveals that tourists ordering Chablis by the glass in Paris are being given cheaper wine from other regions. Robert Joseph believes it's time for a change.

Reading time: 3m 30s

Devil's Advocate: Why We Don't Need Personalised Wine Recommendations

Robert Joseph tackles the debate over human vs AI wine advice head on – by suggesting that, for much of the time, personalised advice may be a waste of time.

Reading time: 3m 30s

Devil's Advocate: Tito's Vodka – Success Requires Much More Than Quality

Tito's is a hugely best-selling vodka in the US. Many enjoy drinking it; some see it as a craft spirit but, as Robert Joseph points out, there are other ways of looking at this brand.

Reading time:  4m 45s

Devil's Advocate: Fine - and General - Wine Downturn May Not Be Cyclical

As professionals head to Bordeaux for a likely lacklustre 2024 En Primeur campaign, some believe patience is key amid falling wine sales and rising competition from other products. Robert Joseph suggests this approach lacks scientific credibility.

Reading time: 3m 15s

Devil's Advocate: More Thoughts About the Trump Tariffs

Robert Joseph offers an updated version of his early reactions to the US president's on-again, off-again tariff policy.

Reading time: 5m