Some wines are attractive because they are just really delicious. Other wines are attractive because they are different; they offer something unexpected and encourage exploration.
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Budget Wine: Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot 2011
Robert Mondavi winery, now owned by Constellation Brands, makes some very fine premium wines but this is their bargain basement product and it’s no better
On Being Charged with Prostitution
Paella is one of my favorite dishes because it is so versatile. For those of us who like to play with our food, it’s the
If You Want Romance with Your Wine, Drink Local
In a recent Wine Spectator column, Matt Kramer laments the decline in loyalty that afflicts much of the traditional wine world, especially Bordeaux, which led
Scaredy Cat Ranch Estate Tempranillo Ramona Valley 2011
San Diego wines? Some people would be surprised there is a wine industry here. But there is, it is growing rapidly, and the quality is
Budget Wine: El Gato Negro Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Valle Central Chile
The world is awash in good wine and at relatively affordable prices; which raises the question how low can you go and still fine something
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 