This co-op wine from Alliance Bourg is interesting and unusual. Aromas of dried black cherry, dust, and hints of fennel contend with more raw wood
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
The Joys of Aged Wines
Esther Mobley’s paean to aged wines is a wonderful evocation of the joys of finding that gem still going strong after 30 years in the
Perhaps We Should Be Tipping More for Cheap Eats
The fundamental problem with tipping in restaurants is that employers should be paying their workers, not customers. But the practice of tipping is also grossly
Wine Review: Angeline Reserve Pinot Noir California 2015
When pleasant is good enough. A little context helps to understand this wine. Angeline is the value label of Martin Ray Vineyards and Winery with
In Praise of Imperfection
In modern culture we are too easily seduced by perfection. We want the perfect job, seek the perfect look, strive for the best life we
Budget Wine Review: Mural Reserva Red Wine Douro 2011
The land best known for its Port makes red wine as rugged as the slopes on which their vineyards sit. They typically deliver big flavors
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 