Food scientists have long insisted that there are only four basic tastes—sweet, salt, sour, and bitter—which correspond to what was thought to be four types
Author: Dwight Furrow
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Jerks, Wine, and Conversation
Calvin Trillin has a very funny article in Slate in which we learn that wine geeks figure prominently on an index of some importance: The
How Much is a Forged Painting Worth?
Apparently, real estate and Bordeaux wines are not the only price bubbles in China these days. As reported by Felix Salmon, If you look at
Review: Casa Lapostolle’s Borobo 2005
Celebrated Chilean Winery Casa Lapostolle’s Borobo series is an unusual and quite interesting blend of Syrah, Cabernet, Pinot Noir, and Carmenere, with the percentages of
The Truth About Wine Scores
Apparently, the big issue among wine enthusiasts in the blogosphere this year will be the value of wine scores. Here are a number of important
The Future of Food
Epicurious posted an interview with futurist Christopher Barnatt, the author of the book 25 Things You Need to Know about the Future. Here is a
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 