American supermarkets appear to offer us unlimited choices—multiple brands of almost anything we want, an example of American entrepreneurialism gone wild. It is an illusion:
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Are You a Fan of “Brett”?
What do you think of “Brett” in a wine—does it add complexity or is it just a flaw that should be eliminated by attentive winemakers?
Wine Review: La Demoiselle de Sociando Mallet Haut Medoc 2010
I’ve done my share of Bordeaux bashing for their over-the-top pricing and uneven quality, but this second wine from Chateau Sociando Mallet hits my sweet
Geeks Occupy Kitchen: But is it Art?
My monthly column at Three Quarks Daily has been posted where I discuss the current fascination with science in the kitchen. Grading is coming along;
Housekeeping and Bordeaux
Loyal readers might have noticed a precipitous drop in postings on this blog recently. If you know my day job you know why—mountains of student
Stehleon Vineyards Sangiovese Rappaport Vineyards San Diego County 2009
Wine drinkers of a certain age will remember Chianti as a thin, tart wine sold in a straw-skirted bottle that made an excellent candle holder
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 