The news percolating across the Internet a few months ago that chocolate can help you lose weight turns out to be a hoax. Science journalist
Author: Dwight Furrow
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If You Love Iconic Wine Regions, Drink Now
As a general matter we know that temperatures in traditional wine regions are steadily increasing, and it is highly likely that the cause is anthropogenic
Old Vines, Very, Very Old Vines
This is a remarkable story. Maribor, Slovenia is home to the world’s oldest producing grapevine. It is reported to have been planted in the 1500’s,
Aging Report: Fontana Candida “Luna Mater” Frascati Superiore 2009
Italian white wines have a mixed reputation. Some people love them; others think they lack aromatic intensity and are innocuous. I’ve had a few that
Budget Wine: Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin Lodi 2013
These old vines still have some life. A compelling nose of sweet oak and dark, concentrated fruit with some coriander spice and a hint of
Good News for the Wine Industry
The standard picture of the U.S. wine market one gets from reading industry commentary is that premium wine consumers are baby boomers who will gradually
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 