I posted about the nature of perceptual expertise in an earlier post. In this post I want to consider what wine scientist Malfeito-Ferrera calls “conceptual
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
The Problem with Gendered Language is Not Sexuality, It’s Stereotypes.
Tom Wark, in a recent post, came to the defense of renowned whiskey writer Jim Murray, who was accused of sexism by a colleague because
Wine Review: Scott Harvey Syrah Mountain Selection Amador County 2019
Juicy and crisp, a pleasant, refreshing easy drinker at a good price. Intriguing black pepper and a fresh, green herbal note complement the dark berry
Being Avant-Garde Does Not Require Being a Pompous Ass
This review of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Lecce, Italy written by a dissatisfied diner has absolutely gone viral. And rightly so. The meal does seem
How Important is Perceptual Expertise in Wine Tasting?
When I talk about wine tasting to people who seldom drink wine, they often say they just don’t have the sensitive palate required to enjoy
Drinking Barolo is Like Reading Joyce
Last night I had the opportunity to taste, side by side, a wine sourced from the famed Cannubi Vineyard in Barolo and a Barolo Normale,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 