There are many things that people do with wine. We drink it to get drunk, drink it distractedly at a social gathering because everyone else
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Wine Review: Argiano Rosso Di Montalcino DOC 2015
This “baby Brunello” is no twaddling tot. It offers a compelling semblance of Brunello charm for half of the cost. Simple at first blush, bright
The “Everydayness” of Wine and Aesthetic Experience
In giving an account of the aesthetic value of wine, the most important factor to keep in mind is that wine is an everyday affair.
Budget Wine Review: Chateau Le Marin Bordeaux 2012
Where is it written that all wines must be happy? Grim and cynical can be interesting. Scents of barnyard and tire rubber reign over the
Blogging Will Be Light for the Next Two Weeks
Grading essays is a lot like scoring wines—the most relevant question is always “what is it trying to say?” I mention this similarity only because
Wine Review: Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco Valdobbiadene Superiore NV
This is what Prosecco should be like. A frothy mousse with surprisingly small, lively bubbles, the fruit is luscious, pear and apple, with white flower