David White

David White, a wine writer, is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com. His columns are housed at Wines.com, the fastest growing wine portal on the Internet.

Most Recent Articles by David White:

Fake Wines Take a Toll on Everyday Consumers December 9, 2015
Wine enthusiasts remain on edge
With Seven Wines, Exploring Burgundy’s Côte d’Or November 24, 2015
About 800 years ago, Cistercian monks in the region began observing different sites and the quality of the resulting wines
Saving Sauternes November 10, 2015
One must root for today's efforts to sustain the region -- and hope that serious consumers continue to find at least some space for Sauternes
Seven years ago, I organized my first wine dinner October 27, 2015
As prices and ripeness have edged upwards throughout Bordeaux, Beychevelle and Gruaud-Larose have kept both in check
Finally, a Definitive Guide to Napa Valley October 13, 2015
No guide to Napa Valley is complete without in-depth profiles of producers like Robert Mondavi, who proved to the world that California wine was worth taking seriously.
Stony Hill Proves That in California, What Is Old Is New Again September 15, 2015
Wines from popular, "New California" producers like Arnot-Roberts, Lioco, Matthiasson, and Sandhi are reminiscent of a bygone era. And thanks to Stony Hill, we know what that means.
In Wine, Accidental Superstars Abound September 1, 2015
It's hard to imagine that Bruce Springsteen would have forever gone unnoticed -- or that any of these wines would have forever failed to capture oenophiles' imaginations
Australian wine has fallen out of fashion August 4, 2015
There's an audience for high-octane wines, to be sure. But that market has shrunk dramatically in recent years as consumers have embraced more elegant, food-friendly wines.
This Summer, Make Room for Chillable, Gulpable Reds July 21, 2015
Beaujolais and the Jura are both quite cool. On the viticultural edge, grapes struggle to ripen, so it's nearly impossible to produce big reds
Affordable Burgundy Isn’t an Oxymoron July 7, 2015
Wine enthusiasts have always looked to Burgundy for wines of consequence
With Wine, Endless Treasures Await June 23, 2015
Most of the world's finest wines are produced by small, unassuming, and largely ignored grape growers.
Rest Easy, Wine Lovers—Perception Is Easily Fooled March 17, 2015
Misleading a wine connoisseur by filling an empty bottle of First Growth Bordeaux with Two Buck Chuck might be fun, especially if he's insufferable
In Its Greatest Moments, Wine Provides an Idealized Reality March 3, 2015
1991 Ridge Monte Bello
Investing Our Hearts in Champagne February 17, 2015
There is, to put it simply, something special about Champagne
Craft Beer Boom Benefits Wine Industry February 3, 2015
Just as the clothing you wear and the politicians you vote for say something about who you are, so does what you eat and drink
Are Modern Sommeliers Educators? Absolutely. January 20, 2015
Navigating a wine list is difficult, even for serious wine geeks
Three Wine Trends to Watch for in 2015 January 6, 2015
Today consumers are falling in love with Champagne. Shipments to the United States have been climbing steadily since 2009.
War, Wine, and Giving Thanks at Christmas December 23, 2014
With the holidays now here, many of us will spend the coming days surrounded by family and friends, eating great food and drinking great wine
Delectable: A Wine App That Could Revolutionize Drinking December 9, 2014
"The app has taught me about new producers, new regions, and even new varieties,"
Rethinking the Tasting Note November 25, 2014
The truth, of course, is that those aromas have nothing to do with why we love wine. So perhaps it's time to change the way we talk about it.
With Priest Ranch, Craig Becker Is Betting On Honesty November 11, 2014
Considering Becker's track record, his plan will almost certainly succeed.
A Napa Valley Tech Entrepreneur Is Revolutionizing Customer Service October 28, 2014
We see VinTank as mission control for customer interaction
New Zealand Offers More Than Hobbits and Sauvignon Blanc October 14, 2014
New Zealand is home to about 700 wineries. And even though the nation is best known for a single variety from a single region, its winemaking history goes back to 1819
America’s Thirst for Wine Insatiable, Despite Rise of Cocktails, Craft Beer September 30, 2014
Younger consumers are eating and drinking adventurously. This bodes well for the wine industry.
Life Is Richer with Wine September 16, 2014
Enjoying a bottle with friends is always more meaningful than drinking alone
In Napa Valley, a Community Rallies September 2, 2014
The 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Napa County on August 24 was the strongest California had experienced in 25 years.
The Terroirist Manifesto of Anselme Selosse August 19, 2014
Selosse's wines aren't easy to find. Miniscule production and a cult-like following have brought the prices sky-high
Didier Gimonnet: Maintaining Tradition in Champagne August 5, 2014
America's Champagne market
Beaujolais: The Greatest Secret in Wine July 22, 2014
Top wines from Beaujolais can easily be found for under $25 per bottle.
Tony Terlato Is Betting on Millennials June 24, 2014
Most forward-looking companies are targeting the nation's 75 million millennials