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
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
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
The Myth of the Myth of Minerality
Vicki Denig writes a balanced article on minerality despite an ambiguous headline and a misleading introduction. Entitled “Nailing the Myth of Minerality”, she introduces the
Budget Wine Review: Diseño “Old Vine” Malbec Mendoza 2017
If I were painting a portrait of a quintessential inexpensive crowd pleaser, this would be it. Tasty, polished, charming—your local spa should hire it as
Wine Scores are Not the Problem
Polemics against wine scores are a perennial crowd pleaser sort of like your favorite supermarket Chardonnay that gets nods of approval from any crowd you
