Barbaresco is Barolo’s little brother, made from the same Nebbiolo grape varietal but less tannic, more delicate, and less expensive. But usually not this inexpensive!
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Eat Local Foods for Aesthetic Reasons
I’m all in favor eating local foods when possible, but I continue to be unimpressed with arguments that we could replace our industrial food supply with
Salvatore Dali: Wine Expert
I had no idea Surrealist painter Salvatore Dali wrote a book about wine. As you might imagine it was—different. The prose was written by his
Food, Art, and Meaning
Critics of the idea that food can be art claim that flavors are not about anything—they don’t tell stories or give insight. Thus, food lacks
Wine Review: Paloma Dulce Red Wine Cesar Toxqui Cellars Mendocino NV
One of the joys of traveling around the country tasting wine is finding unusual gems tucked away in office parks or warehouses. This is one
Budget Wine: Javier San Pedro Randez Crianza Tempranillo 2011
There are terrific bargains to be found buying Spanish wine (see reviews of Faustino and Cune for two examples). But cheap isn’t necessarily a bargain.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 