In my last post in this series on wine criticism I argued that the job of the wine critic is to make readers aware of
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Budget Wine Review: Nero Grande Appassimento Italy 2017
This is an odd duck, so I couldn’t resist buying a bottle. It’s unusual to see a wine made in the appassimento style for $7.
How to Ruin a Winery Visit in One Lesson
My wife and I have averaged about 80 winery visits per year over the past 5 years so maybe I’m jaded. And I will fess
Metaphor is Indispensible to Wine Criticism
People who write about wine, especially people who write wine reviews, are often derided for their flowery, elaborate flavor and texture descriptors. Some of the
Ageing Report: John Duvall Shiraz “Eligo” Barossa Valley 2005
Before starting his own label in 2003, John Duvall was winemaker at Penfolds for 29 years and thus responsible for making the iconic Penfolds Grange
Why Do Proponents of Mindful Eating Ignore Pleasure?
Mindful eating is healthful for lots of reasons. To my mind, it’s important because only by thinking about food can we maximize the pleasure we
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 