Life is suffering and then you die, according to the wisdom of Silenus, the mentor of Dionysus in Greek mythology. Nietzsche argued that art was
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Wine Review: Bergstrom Sigrid Chardonnay 2012
I’ve been lurking about the Willamette Valley searching for the perfect Pinot—a noble calling although thus far unsuccessful. But what I found instead was this
Desert Wines
I’m decamped in Oregon’s Willamette Valley seeking shelter from the rain while trying to get a fix on Oregon Pinots. It is with a certain
Are Family Farms the Answer?
Country singer Willie Nelson recently acknowledged black farmer Philip Barker and the work of Barker’s organization Operation Spring Plant, “which provides resources and training to
Have You Tasted an Illusion Lately?
Wine tasters have come in for their share of ridicule as the result of studies that seem to show we can be easily confused about
Review: Nevada Ridge Tempranillo Nevada 2011
Yes. They make wine in Nevada. There are four wineries in the state to be precise. Pahrump Valley Winery, who makes Nevada Ridge, is the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 