I’m working on a longer article to show why the studies that purport to show that wine expertise is bunk are misleading. But this article
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Wine Review: Montalbera Laccento Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato, Piedmont, Italy
There are thousands of grape varieties from which wine is made. But only a relative handful find their way to the international wine markets. Robert
Budget Wine: Honoro Vera Garnacha Calatayud 2012
Grenache is usually a blending grape in France, but across the border in Spain it is a standalone varietal producing rich, deeply concentrated wine, especially
Culinary Conservatism is Harming us
Here is an example of how conservatism with regard to taste is harming us. As this article by Sea-to-Table argues, 91% of all seafood consumed
Food, Wine, and Nostalgia
The world of food and wine thrives on a heavy dose of nostalgia. Culinarians (“foodies’” in the vernacular) chase down heritage tomatoes, ferment their own
Are Wine Enthusiasts Ruining the Sommelier Profession?
I’ve seem some pathetically ridiculous arguments in my life, but this one might just win the prize. Adam Teeter at Winepair argues that people seeking
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 