Art has a reputation for being cut off from everyday life, existing in a separate realm of sumptuous galleries, cloistered museums, outrageous prices, and snobbish
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Dieters Whistling Past the Graveyard
Eating all foods in moderation is a good idea as a general rule and there are sound environmental reasons for avoiding excessive meat consumption. But
Budget Wine Review: Columbia Crest Grand Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2014
We have a winner in our budget Cabernet competition. The Columbia Crest was the best of this bunch but only narrowly beating out Mondavi. The
Jefford Needs to Get Out More
In an otherwise reasonable post about whether wine scores should take into account the price of the wine, Decanter’s Andrew Jefford makes a comment that
Winemaker Interview: James Frey of Trisaetum Winery
James Frey, winemaker and owner of Trisaetum Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon has a very impressive resume in my estimation. In addition to producing several
Wine Review: Saintsbury Pinot Noir Lee Vineyard Carneros 2014
Saintsbury is one of the classic Carneros producers releasing their first Pinot Noir in 1981. Today they make several cuvees, some single vineyard along with
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 