The wine world thrives on variation. If the thousands of bottles on wine shop shelves all taste the same, there is no justification for the
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Wine Review: Edwards Vineyard and Cellars Whale Mountain Reserve Red Blend Ramona Valley 2014
From one of the genuinely first rate producers in San Diego’s emerging wine region of Ramona. This wine has the soul of a roadhouse blues
The Wine Critic’s Job (part 2): Tracking Variation
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
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 