Kelli White

Wine Confident: There's No Wrong Way to Enjoy Wine

2024-12-13T15:10:00Z

Dear GuildSomm readers, It’s good to be back. I have many fond memories of writing for this site and am thrilled to return here to promote my newest creation, Wine Confident. I wrote this book not so much for the budding professional but for th...(read more)

Aging Wine: Facts & Feelings

2020-01-16T18:50:00Z

I’ve been told my palate favors decay. That might sound like an insult (and it may very well have been intended as one), but I find it a reasonable assessment. After all, my favorite foods include stinky cheese, dry-aged beef, and mushrooms&mda...(read more)

Merlot: Rise, Demise, Rebirth

2019-10-24T18:11:00Z

Kelli White considers the state of California Merlot, tracing its evolution throughout the decades.(read more)

The Function & Future of Rootstocks

2019-09-19T18:05:00Z

Senior Staff Writer Kelli White explores the history, function, and future of rootstocks.(read more)

Selling Spanish Wine

2019-08-16T16:15:00Z

Senior Staff Writer Kelli White interviews sommeliers Rubèn Sanz Ramiro, Mia Van de Water, Braithe Tidwell, and Brent Knoll about their experiences selling Spanish wine.(read more)

Springtime in the Garden

2019-07-27T20:25:00Z

Senior Staff Writer Kelli White recounts a trip through the Loire Valley, with stops in Sancerre, Chinon, Savennières, Vouvray, Muscadet, Saumur, and Touraine.(read more)

Louis M. Martini Winery Through Time

2019-06-27T17:20:00Z

Senior Staff Writer Kelli White explores the history of the Louis M. Martini Winery, and its Monte Rosso Vineyard, over time.(read more)

The Major Role of Minor Grapes

2019-05-17T16:15:00Z

Senior Staff Writer Kelli White speaks with Brad Hickey, Pierre Graffeuille, Jason Haas, and Axel Heinz about blending and the role of so-called minor grapes.(read more)

Old Vines in the New World

2019-04-25T14:15:00Z

Kelli White considers the old vines of South Africa, Australia, California, Chile, and Burgundy, examining various definitions of "old" and current science on the possible impacts of vine age on the resulting wines.(read more)

Contemporary Biodynamics & Beyond

2019-03-15T19:00:00Z

Kelli White discusses the history, science, and practice of biodynamics, with interviews from vintners working in wine regions around the world.(read more)

The Wine Glass

2019-01-25T19:30:00Z

"Can you imagine wines being properly tasted before the advent of clear glass? . . . Perhaps the truth of the matter is that fine wine could only start to make its appearance at the turn of the eighteenth century as a result of glasses being made tha...(read more)

The Sweet Spot

2018-12-21T01:05:00Z

Senior Staff Writer Kelli White explores the complex topic of sugar in wine.(read more)

Valley Views in South Africa

2018-11-30T17:30:00Z

There are three kinds of wine regions in South Africa: historic regions of quality, historic regions of quantity, and the newborns. The legacy appellations can be counted on one hand and famously include Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Constantia. By contra...(read more)

Wine Books: Part 2

2018-11-16T21:00:00Z

In this second installment of our Influential Wine Books series, I asked four wine professionals for a list of books that guided or inspired them at various points in their careers. I love this article series for many reasons. First, it has turned me...(read more)

American Wine Importers: Part 2

2018-10-18T22:00:00Z

This is the second article of a two-part series on importers who made essential contributions to the American wine industry. The first featured interviews with Kermit Lynch and Martine Saunier. This piece explores the stories and impact of Neal Rosen...(read more)