There is something to be said for straightforward, sincere wines—no treacly fruit, no come on, no ostentatious show of power. Just well balanced, elegant, refreshing
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. One of my favorites has passed. Marcella Hazan RIP Why
The Cube Project Demonstrates the Fragility of Terroir
Having just defended the idea of terroir in my last post, let me add some complexity to the issue. Terroir refers to the influence of
Terroir is No Myth
Few terms in the wine world are more controversial than “terroir”, the French word meaning “from the soil”. Terroir refers to the influence of soil,
Wine Review: Franciscan Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2010
“There is no virtue like necessity.” (Shakespeare, Richard II) When faced with no choice, the pretense that “it’s what we intended all along” makes life
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. A paean to the most important position in the kitchen—the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 