Day: March 30, 2005

REASON’S CRITIQUE OF PURE RIESLING

March 30, 2005

Lynne Kiesling Kerry Howley’s essay on the documentary Mondovino at Reason is a very enjoyable read that captures some of both the economics and culture of winemaking. I also like its witty title! Howley discusses the main contrast in the film, between anti-globalism winemaker Aimé Guibert and global entrepreneur Robert Mondavi. Howley’s conclusion piques my … More REASON’S CRITIQUE OF PURE RIESLING … More REASON’S CRITIQUE OF PURE RIESLING

WILL CALIFORNIA SEE BLACKOUTS THIS SUMMER?

March 30, 2005

Lynne Kiesling No, it’s not 2001 again (thank goodness). But the Pacific Northwest has had a very dry winter, with almost no snowpack to speak of and little rain, so the reservoirs that power the hydroelectric plants that provide California with a good chunk of its power are going to be hard pressed to do … More WILL CALIFORNIA SEE BLACKOUTS THIS SUMMER? … More WILL CALIFORNIA SEE BLACKOUTS THIS SUMMER?