Elegance is one of the most important aesthetic properties of a wine. It is almost always a marker of superior quality although it gets overused
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
The Neo-Prohibitionists are Back
The wine industry really needs to take this seriously. For 25 years, the U.S. government’s recommended dietary guidelines for alcohol consumption have urged moderation, mentioning
Wine Review: Scarbolo Refosco dal Peduncolo, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 2013
Refosco is family of grapes indigenous to Northeastern Italy and Slovenia. Refosco dal Peduncolo (which means Refosco with the red stems) is the most highly
Why Are There Few Negative Wine Reviews?
Noelle at Outwines blog launched an interesting discussion thread on Twitter. This has puzzled me for a long time. The responses to her question
Crystal Ball Gazing
This may be the most foolhardy thing I’ve done in awhile. Making predictions just isn’t my bailiwick; my crystal ball is as cloudy as everyone
Why We Like Old Wines
What exactly is the appeal of old wines? I enjoy aged wines, just as they are developing their peak tertiary aromas and soft elegant textures
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 