Guenoc is Langtry Estates entry level wine which is now part of the Foley Family stable of wineries. It’s a widely available supermarket wine produced
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Do We Need Psychoanalysis to Learn to Eat Well?
In his recent interview with Ezra Klein, Michael Pollan expresses puzzlement at the Obama administration’s reluctance to take on the food industry. “The energy sector
Does Jiro Dream Only of Sushi?
I finally got around to watching Jiro Dreams of Sushi, the documentary about famed Sushi chef Jiro Ono and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, where diners pay
The War on Terroir
The idea of “terroir” is controversial. Some think it defines what counts as great wine. Others think it is a myth promulgated by excessively romantic wine
Nederberg Cabernet 2011 Winemaster’s Reserve Western Cape South Africa
South Africa makes some fine Cabernet but at the low end of the price range quality is uneven. Nederberg has two centuries of winemaking behind
L.A. Cetto Zinfandel Guadalupe Valley 2011
The Guadalupe Valley is producing some excellent wines especially in the premium price range. But the few bargain wines from that area that I’ve tasted
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 