In comparison to wines of the 20th Century, the contemporary style of winemaking, especially for high-end wines, tends toward riper fruit, lower acidity, higher alcohol
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Wine Review: Bryn Mawr Rosé of Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2013
It’s December. Half the country is in a deep freeze. Why am I writing about Rosé, a style of wine associated with summer days at
Moral Progress
On the eve of Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be thankful for including the fact that craft beer now outsells Budweiser in the U.S.
Why Cook on Thanksgiving?
Historian Tom Albala asks a good question: With all the challenges and time compression of modern life, the decline of the home cooked meal and
Thanksgiving Wine Pairing
Wine pairing for Thanksgiving can be a nightmare. How do you find a wine that will go with turkey and stuffing, cranberry sauce, candied yams,
Budget Wine: Mad Housewife Cellars Merlot NV California
I like to visit the Mad Housewife on occasion just to see what she’s up to. Mad housewives can be entertaining as long as you
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 