One could argue that the food revolution in the U.S and our increasing interest in taste was made possible by the emergence of ethnic* cuisines
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Just What the World Needs
As I wander about the country, I’ve been in several bars recently where 2/3rds of the beer list is made up of IPAs. I know
Ranchero Cellars Carignan Mendocino/Paso Robles 2012
Winemaker Amy Butler has a passion—for Carignan, the ignominious grape widely planted in the South of France because its high yield enables an ocean of cheap
Mind Games
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tasted a wine and detected a hint of sweetness, only to find out from the winemaker that
Willamette Valley’s Vintage Tale: a Lesson about Wine Quality
One sign that a winery is dedicated to quality is their willingness to hold back the release of a vintage until it’s ready. Last fall
Budget Wine: Explorador Carmenere Central Valley Chile 2011
Just a really fun wine from Concha Y Toro, the very large South American producer that makes everything from bottom shelf sippers to the age-worthy
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 