People who buy wine because of the label or packaging are often the subject of derision among wine snobs. But since wine has become a
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
The Paradox of “Ethnic” Food
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
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 