Michael Steinberger

For other uses, see Steinberger (surname).
Michael Steinberger
Born
Michael Steinbergerm

(1967-01-23) January 23, 1967 (age 57)
Occupation(s)Author
Journalist

Michael Steinberger is an American author and journalist, who served as the wine columnist of the internet magazine Slate from 2002 to 2011.[1]

He has been described as "one of the greatest wine writers on the planet",[2] and to possess a "blessedly trustworthy voice and palate".[3] Steinberger has himself stated his palate is Euro-centric, having been cultivated on French wine, with the wine from Bordeaux and Burgundy being his "touchstones".[4]

Currently, Steinberger serves as a freelance writer, often involving topics regarding tennis, for publications including The New York Times.

  1. ^ Colman, Tyler, drvino.com (August 25, 2011). The budgetary ax cuts Slate’s wine column
  2. ^ Colman, Tyler, drvino.com (February 14, 2008). "Great wine, great writing: the 1947 Cheval Blanc and Mike Steinberger".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Feiring, Alison, alicefeiring.com (April 8, 2008). "Michael Steinberger on the Future (of wine writing)". Archived from the original on April 12, 2008.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ Steinberger, Mike, The Washington Post (June 19, 2008). Discussions: Fine Wines, and Wines That Are Fine