Bordeaux, the most storied of wine regions, has lost some of its cred in recent years. Overpriced in all price ranges and having to compete
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Why Taste is Important
The issue of what we eat or drink is often considered to be trivial, a personal matter that has no larger significance and is thus
Are You Ready for a $15 Cup of Coffee
This story has been all over the press the past few days A Bay Area based coffee company has introduced a new type of limited-harvest
Wine Review: Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara 2013
Au Bon Climat is one of the most reliable Santa Barbara producers of reasonably-priced wines. I adore their line up of Pinot Noir, so why
Disputing Taste
“To each his own”. “One man’s meat is another man’s poison.” Platitudes about disagreement over taste are a “dime a dozen”, as numerous as platitudes
Bodegas Breca Garnacha de Fuego Old Vines Calatayud 2013
As usual, Spain comes through with great bargains. This Garnacha is made from 60-80 year old vines perched 3000 feet above sea level and dry-farmed
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 