Nebbiolo, the pride of Barolo and Barbaresco, is not often found outside the fog-shrouded hills of Piemonte. This is in part because Nebbiolo is relatively
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Wine Blog Daily Tuesday, 1/9/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Amanda Barnes profiles Austrian wines and the challenges they face because of
Wine Blog Daily Monday 1/8/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Natural wine advocate Alice Feiring is enthusiastic about the wines of the
The Limitations of Blind Tasting
In the wine world, blind tasting is the principle methodology for judging wines. Ideally, wines should be tasted without knowing the producer and often without
Wine Blog Daily Friday 1/5/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Karen McNeil provides an in-depth look at the status of women in
Budget Wine Review: Laurent Miquel Solas Viognier IGP Pays d’Oc 2016
This is an entry level Viognier by Laurent Miquel whose family has been in the wine business in Languedoc since the 1970’s. Encouraged by the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 