Over the past several weeks, I’ve been digging into microbiologist Malfeito-Ferreira’s literature survey on holistic wine tasting. One of the more interesting dimensions of his
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Graham’s Six Grapes Reserve Port Porto NV
For a port, this ruby is light on its feet and refreshing. Aromas are complex. Fresh black cherry, dried plum, and mocha meld with raisin
This “Defense” of Anti-Terroirism is a Disaster
There are legitimate and interesting debates in the wine world about the nature of terroir. How should we define it? Should it include human inputs
Music and Wine Pairing Research in the Master of Wine Program
One good indicator of an important emerging topic within the wine world is when Masters of Wine candidates choose that topic for their research paper.
Typicity and Its Challenges
Is typicity any longer a meaningful criterion for evaluating wine? David Schildknecht at World of Fine Wine has some insight into that question. Communality of
Wine Review: Populis Macerated Chardonnay Mendocino County 2020
Intense but brutal, fierce with a hint of hostility. To the simple aromas of apricot, orange zest, and apple cider, the palate adds a blast
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 