Markham Heid explores the hermeneutics of “funky” in the wine world. Traditionally, funky meant that something was off,” says Linda Bisson, a professor emeritus of
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Terroir as Talisman
Wine writer Margaret Rand has written the best piece I’ve read on terroir in a long time. We all know that climate deeply influences what
Wine Review: Cave De Tain “Grand Classique” Crozes-Hermitage 2015
A smoky, meaty bundle of joy when you first meet up. But this is a swaggering, spirited guest who then has way too much to
Bordeaux and the Threat of Homogeneity
There may be no better symbol of the state of the wine industry than this report about Bordeaux from the Wine Searcher staff entitled The
Wine Tariffs and Lost Ideals
People in the know have me confused. Last week w. Blake Gray was optimistic that the threat of tariffs on imported European wine had receded
Wine and Self-Development
Wine changes us. Especially when we develop enough tasting skill to perceive its subtleties. Of course, other arts change us as well. But wine requires
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 