Born in 1930, persisting decade after decade through war, ethnic rivalry, and religious opposition, flourishing in the sun-parched lands of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, Chateau Musar
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. Here is a fascinating article on the “body clock” of
Who Needs Wine Experts?
I love it when my favorite wine writer goes on a rant especially about one of my favorite topics. The Wine Spectator’s Matt Kramer writes:
The Science of Wine: Some New Data
A couple recent developments in the science of wine are noteworthy. In the never ending debates about terroir and minerality, studies by geologist Andrew Maltman
Guilty Pleasures (and how to get the most out of them)
All of us have them. Pleasures we shouldn’t enjoy but we just can’t help ourselves. Food tends to be the most common source although music,
Budget Wine: Straccali Chianti 2011
This is a very straightforward Chianti. Nothing too complicated or deep; just a good table wine. Bright cherry, with soft baked earth and clove notes
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 