David White

David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist. The author of a nationally syndicated wine column that's hosted by Grape Collective, David's wine writing has appeared in dozens of publications, including The World of Fine Wine, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and the Washington Post. He has his advanced certificate from the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and has been called one of America's nine most important wine bloggers. Follow him on Twitter @terroiristblog.

Articles by David White

Happy Global Champagne Day! 10.21.2016

October 21 is Global Champagne Day! To help you celebrate David White suggests five things you need to know about Champagne.
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The Romanticism of Old Wine 08.30.2016

Old wine isn’t necessarily better; it’s just different.
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Fake Wines Take a Toll on Everyday Consumers 12.08.2015

"Kurniawan showed how much money could be made with fake wines. At a single auction hosted by Acker Merrall & Condit in 2006, he...
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With Seven Wines, Exploring Burgundy's Côte d'Or 11.24.2015

How is someone supposed to learn about Burgundy with prices seeming to reach new heights each week?
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Saving Sauternes 11.10.2015

So long as one is willing to forgo Yquem, savvy consumers can purchase half bottles from virtually every top producer -- many with a...
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Discovering Authenticity beyond Bordeaux's Marquee Estates 10.27.2015

Earlier this month, I visited Bordeaux to see what else the region could offer. I learned that, contrary to perception, Bordeaux is home...
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Finally, a Definitive Guide to Napa Valley 10.13.2015

White profiles both along with 200 other producers, from "the large-scale and the Lilliputian, the cult and the quaffer, the...
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Stony Hill Proves That in California, What Is Old Is New Again 09.15.2015

"These wines are reintroducing America to a style of wine that went dormant for a long time," she explained. "They're...
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In Wine, Accidental Superstars Abound 09.01.2015

If Winiarski hadn't tasted Fay's homemade wine -- and been able to purchase the adjoining property -- Chateau Mouton-Rothschild would...
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Looking For a Wine List Bargain? Go Off the Beaten Path 08.18.2015

My advice was simple. I urged him to look for off-the-beaten-path varieties from off-the-beaten-path regions. As New York University...
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Australia Is Regaining Its Mojo 08.04.2015

"There are a few wines that have been pointed out as representative of Australia, but they're exactly the opposite of what we should...
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This Summer, Make Room for Chillable, Gulpable Reds 07.21.2015

When consumers think of chilled wines, they tend to think of whites and rosés. And for most Americans, a light, brisk red is an oxymoron.
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Affordable Burgundy Isn't an Oxymoron 07.07.2015

"Today, you can easily find wines that offer a classic expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir at a very fair price." - Amaury...
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With Wine, Endless Treasures Await 06.23.2015

The United States is home to more than 8,000 wineries. Three in four produce fewer than 5,000 cases per year; about 50 percent produce...
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Sabrage: Almost as Impressive as a Keg Stand 06.09.2015

For wine enthusiasts, there's one party trick that's almost as impressive as a keg stand: Sabrage, the ceremonial art opening Champagne...
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Austrian Reds: Difficult to Pronounce, but Easy to Drink 05.26.2015

Blaufrankisch. St. Laurent. Zweigelt. Even though the names of these varieties are difficult to pronounce, the wines go down easy.
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For Easy Summertime Drinking, Reach for Txakolina 05.12.2015

Txakolina is easy. And in the summertime, that's what drinking is all about.
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Forget the Flute and Toss the Coupe 04.28.2015

"Flutes?" asked Sebastian Zutant, a leading sommelier in Washington, D.C., with obvious disdain. "We're adults; we use...
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Stunning Wines on the Edge of American Viticulture 04.14.2015

Finger Lakes' wine pioneer Hermann Wiemer released his first wine 35 years ago. While his wines helped the New York region gain critical...
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Worry About Wine, Not Arsenic 03.31.2015

If your Franzia consumption rivals your water consumption, you have bigger concerns than arsenic.
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Rest easy, wine lovers. Perception is easily fooled. 03.17.2015

One glass of Cabernet Sauvignon was described as "powerful and heavy." Another was described as "subtle and refined."...
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In Its Greatest Moments, Wine Provides an Idealized Reality 03.03.2015

Fifteen years ago, Stephen Tanzer, one of the world's leading wine critics, described the Cabernet Sauvignon from Ridge's 1991 harvest in...
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Features
The Wisdom of Leading with Wine 02.18.2015

Countless restaurants have great food. Plenty also have great service. And more open each day. By imaginatively leading with wine, a...
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Investing Our Hearts in Champagne 02.17.2015

Terry Theise recognizes that Champagne carries an emotional charge. There is, to put it simply, something special about Champagne. As...
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Craft Beer Boom Benefits Wine Industry 02.03.2015

Anheuser-Busch's third commercial, which mocked craft beer and the people who enjoy it, left a bitter taste in the mouths of many...
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Are Modern Sommeliers Educators? Absolutely. 01.20.2015

Doi Moi wine director Max Kuller represents a new generation of sommeliers, one that has rejected the exclusivity and stuffiness of...
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3 Wine Trends to Watch for in 2015 01.06.2015

2014 will likely go down as the year that powerful wine critics lost their grip on the marketplace.
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War, Wine, and Giving Thanks at Christmas 12.23.2014

Champagne witnessed some of the war's heaviest fighting. The vineyards became battlefields. Yet production continued. The story of war...
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Delectable: A Wine App That Could Revolutionize Drinking 12.09.2014

Since downloading Delectable last fall, Alexander Niehenke has been moving towards oenophilia at lightning speed.
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Rethinking the Tasting Note 11.25.2014

Communicating effectively about wine shouldn't demand an encyclopedic knowledge of rare fruits and bizarre aromas; after all, wine is...
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With Priest Ranch, Craig Becker Is Betting on Honesty 11.11.2014

"Viticulture is the art of bonsai. You shrink a weed, over and over again, to see if you can get it to produce great wine."
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A Napa Valley Tech Entrepreneur Is Revolutionizing Customer Service 10.28.2014

Paul Mabray: "In a world of infinite wine choices, the only differentiator is service.”
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New Zealand: More Than Hobbits and Sauvignon Blanc 10.14.2014

We picture a playground for adventure, with endless options for hiking, bungee jumping, whale watching, and the like. When it comes to...
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America's Thirst for Wine Insatiable, Despite Rise of Cocktails, Craft Beer 09.30.2014

Worrying about America's 75 million millennials makes sense. But fearing millennials' interest in craft beer and spirits is misguided....
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Life Is Richer with Wine: The "Magical" Connections We Make 09.16.2014

There's an emotional component to wine appreciation. That's a big reason why enjoying a bottle with friends is always more meaningful...
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After Shock: A Community Rallies in Napa Valley 09.02.2014

At its heart, though, Napa Valley is a working-class, farming community. And in the wake of the earthquake, brand Napa Valley — $300...
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The Terroirist Manifesto of Anselme Selosse 08.19.2014

David White profiles Anselme Selosse in Avize, a village in Champagne's Côte des Blancs.
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Didier Gimonnet: Maintaining Tradition in Champagne 08.05.2014

David White explores the growing popularity of Champagne's "new wave" producers.
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Beaujolais: The Greatest Secret in Wine 07.22.2014

Consumers seeking compelling reds from Burgundy instead of Beaujolais once paid a premium of about 25 percent, today's consumers can...
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Tony Terlato Is Betting on Millennials 06.24.2014

Most forward-looking companies are targeting the nation's 75 million millennials, of course. Today's young professionals have more...
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Embracing The Rhone Rangers 06.10.2014

Trendsetting consumers and sommeliers are riding with the Rhone Rangers, giving grapes beyond Cabernet and Chardonnay their due.
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Virginia Rising 05.27.2014

After a recent visit to the Old Dominion, Jancis Robinson suggested that Rutger de Vink of RdV Vineyards has “a good chance of putting...
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At Wine-Focused Restaurants, Embracing the Unknown 05.13.2014

In restaurants and wine bars across the country, however, a growing number of courageous sommeliers are eschewing these obvious choices...
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Drinking Wine in Bourbon Country 04.29.2014

Wine enthusiasts visiting Louisville for the Derby might expect a city that's fueled by bourbon, bourbon, and more bourbon. But like a...
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Comic Books and Thoroughbreds, Inspired by Wine 04.15.2014

Outside the Bay Area, few wine enthusiasts realize that California's wine scene is incredibly welcoming.
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Trading a Desk Job for One in the Vineyards 04.01.2014

Virtually every winemaker is an evangelist. But few can match the passion of those who pack up their possessions, mid-career, to produce...
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Great Wines Tell an Honest Story 03.18.2014

A "great wine," Michael Madrigale contended, "offers an honest reflection of where it came from."
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Reclaiming California's Diversity 03.04.2014

If you ask a typical wine consumer to imagine a California red, they'll almost certainly think of Cabernet Sauvignon. If you ask that...
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America's Unquenchable Thirst for Wine and Exploration 02.18.2014

For more evidence of America's wine confidence, look no further than your closest grocery store.
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Bridging the Whole Foods Gap 02.04.2014

When it comes to wine, Americans still drink cheap, nine out of every ten bottles in the US sell for under $12.
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News
Celebrating Balance in Pinot Noir 01.21.2014

David White on the journey towards elegance and restraint in California Pinot Noir
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In 2014, Drink Something Old and Something New 01.07.2014

Include wine in your New Year's resolutions - discover a classic region and embrace obscurity
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Big Love for Big Champagne 12.24.2013

While Champagne’s big brands aren’t trendy right now, the top producers deliver consistent, high quality wines year after year.
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For Value, Avoid the Familiar 12.10.2013

David White looks at how to find great value wine for the holiday season
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