Does knowledge improve your ability to enjoy wine? Obviously it does if you get enjoyment from knowing about wine regions and varieties. But do you
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Wine Tasting the Guadalupe Valley, Mexico
The land of tequila is now making wine—good wine—and is fast becoming a must-visit destination for wine lovers looking for new regions to explore. I
Pinot Wars: A Thanksgiving Retrospective
My go-to wine at Thanksgiving is always Pinot Noir. Its modest weight, velvet texture, good acidity, and earth notes compliment the diverse dishes scattered
Solving the Turkey Conundrum
It’s Thanksgiving week and we have house guests which means I’m in the kitchen 24/7. So blogging will be light. But I thought I would
Budget Wines: Bois de Lamothe Cotes de Duras 2010
A Merlot/Cabernet blend from Duras, a respected but lesser-known region (about 60 miles from Bordeaux) so you’re not paying for reputation. Definitely old world with
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. Curious about restaurant cell phone etiquette or the proper way to
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 