Devil's Advocate: a Few Thoughts on Wine Snobbery

Robert Joseph addresses the thorny subject of the wine snob. Does he exist? And, if so, how can we get rid of him?

Reading time: 1m 30s

The Price of Exclusivity: How Wine Lost Its Everyday Appeal

For years, the U.S. wine industry pushed premiumization—higher prices for "better" wine. But in doing so, it priced itself out of everyday drinking, turning wine into a special occasion luxury. Now, consumption is dropping. Jeff Siegel wonders, was it all a mistake?

Reading time: 5m 15s

Devil’s Advocate: Life is Not Too Short to Drink Not Bad Wine

Robert Joseph thinks it's time to accept that, for most people, wine simply needs to be 'fit for purpose'.

Reading time: 2m 45s

Dave McIntyre Reflects on Life as the Washington Post Critic

A lot has changed between taking the role in 2008 and stepping down in 2025. He speaks to Jeff Siegel.

Reading time: 5m 15s

Why Isn't the Media Covering Your Wine?

Can’t get your wine or beverage noticed by the media? You may be in luck, according to Felicity Carter.

Reading time: 2m 45s

Devil's Advocate: Luxury Wines Beyond Criticism

A pair of leading critics disagree on how to react to a wine they find unimpressive. Robert Joseph weighs into the argument.

Reading time: 4m 45s

Influencers or Wine Writers? The View From Wine Future 2023

At the recent Wine Future 2023 conference, successful wine influencers and podcasters discussed the way in which producers and retailers should communicate with their consumers.

Reading time: 3m 15s

How One Brazilian Company Became Many Wine-Related Enterprises

The wine magazine Adega began just as Brazil’s wine economy was taking off and flourished in tandem with the market. Felicity Carter hears the strategy behind a many-faceted business.

Reading time: 6m

How a High School Teacher Built a Champagne Juggernaut. From Brisbane

Tyson Stelzer is one of the world’s top Champagne experts, with a thriving wine publishing business. He tells Felicity Carter how he did it.

Reading time: 10m 30s