I was heartened by this report by Jamie Goode about a seminar on Blaufrankisch held in Slovenia. This is a great grape variety that can
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Should We Pursue Wine Purity?
Dallas Wine Chick takes exception to the trend toward bourbon-aged wine barrels. “Let Wine Stay Pure” is the headline. Last night, the Twitter wine community
Wine Enthusiast Makes a Very Bad Decision
Although we have sold our RV and now spend all year in San Diego, I devoted the better part of eight years to traveling the
Contemplation and Desire: The Case of Food and Wine
As I noted in a post last month, one of the main arguments against taking the aesthetics of food and wine seriously is that “mouth
Science Can’t Take the Art out of Winemaking
Winemaking has undergone a scientific revolution over the past 40 yrs. Fledgling winemakers now graduate from university programs laden with chemistry courses. Sugar levels in
Natural Wine and the Absurd
I’m a fan of natural wine. Some of the most interesting wines I’ve had recently have been produced under that banner. And I like them
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 