The Journal

April 30, 2026

Coques de Llardons

The first thing I do when I arrive in a new city is walk around and eat. Barcelona was no different. I went to a small, beautiful bakery in El…

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April 28, 2026

What’s in Your Glass?

The world’s most complex beverage happens to be mostly water. The remainder is predominantly alcohol, and the leftover sliver defines the bottle. While that may seem underwhelming, it’s precisely what…

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April 28, 2026

Frequently Used Wine Terms

Frequently Used (and Sometimes Confusing) Wine Terms Acidity: One of the principal components of wine. It’s what makes wine refreshing to drink. For white wines, it is the backbone upon…

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April 28, 2026

Tension in Wine

There’s a point where a wine is balanced so perfectly it becomes sublime. Slightly higher alcohol, a touch more acidity, a bit less tannin, or just a little sweeter, and…

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