If you’re wondering how over-oaked, overpriced Cabernet from Alexander Valley ages, well here is one data point. This still shows dark ruby in the glass
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Food Becoming Art
In my Three Quarks essay this month food becomes art and art history gets a makeover.
Budget Wine: Noble Vines 667 Pinot Noir Monterey County 2013
This is a simple, fruity wine but structured and refreshing—a good value. Black cherry with vanilla and nutmeg on the nose, it lacks complexity but
The Pinot Prophecies
Two significant acquisitions in the wine world caught my eye this week. Penner-Ash, one of my favorite Willamette Valley producers, was acquired by Kendall-Jackson; and
Food, Wine and the Future of Work
This chart from Pew Research tells you why the U.S. desperately needs a vibrant food and wine culture: 73% of Americans say its very
Bonny Doon Clos de Gilroy Grenache Monterey County 2013
As usual, Bonny Doon delivers flavor along with depth and a dash of irony. On the first approach I could swear someone put Capri Sun
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 