Red Blends are the new black. All the big wineries are making them, and their sales have been on the upswing for several years. Although
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Why is Wine Extraordinary?
It is not just a beverage but a revelation, almost a spiritual experience for some people. For others, wine is a subject that commands years
Some Really “buggy” Winemakers
We know soil influences the taste of wine. Expert tasters can identify the region a wine comes from by identifying taste components, and wine sourced
Melville Estate Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills 2012
A good wine is kinetic, moving about the mouth in undulating waves of complementary flavors. This Chardonnay from the western side of Santa Rita Hills
Budget Wine Review: Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel 2012 California
Bogle, as usual, hits the mark with this one, with grapes sourced from old vine vineyards in the Sierra Foothills and Lodi. Good intensity but
Should the Wine Critic Be Blind?
Blind tasting, in which the person tasting the wine is prevented from knowing the producer and/or price and in some cases the variety and region,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 