The Finger Lakes is known for its Riesling but some producers succeed with Cabernet Franc as well. Ravines has the classic representation of Finger Lakes
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
In Wine Appreciation, Why do We Ignore Conceptual Expertise?
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
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 