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Conquer wine headaches

January 16, 2026 deborahparkerwong Wine Tasting, Cabernet Sauvignon, sensory science, Wine, wine faults

Thanks to new research about quercetin, the list of culprits in wine falls into three primary categories: tannins, biogenic amines (BAs), and alcohol.

Retrospective tasting with Penfolds’ Peter Gago

April 14, 2020 deborahparkerwong Australia, Cabernet Sauvignon, Older vintages, Shiraz, SOMM Journal, Wine

In keeping with Gago’s practice of tasting verticals of older Penfolds vintages alongside panels of expert tasters, I’ve amended my tasting notes to include the historical perspective documented in Penfolds: The Rewards of Patience. This consummate guide to all things Penfolds provides invaluable hindsight through the lens of the world’s most highly-regarded palates.

Bronco’s Bright Green Future

June 10, 2016 deborahparkerwong Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Central Valley, drought, Organic, Sustainability, Vineyard & Winery Management, Wine

A focus on sustainability
drives progress as Bronco
Wine Company hits a
1 billion bottle milestone.

On Either Side of the Andes

March 9, 2016 deborahparkerwong Argentina, Pinot Noir, The Tasting Panel, The Tasting Panel 2016, Wine

Visits by two winemakers who work on either side of the Andes provided some perspective on the terroirs being targeted in Chile and Argentina for ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and cooler-climate varieties, including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.