One of the central themes of Beauty and the Yeast is that the aesthetic appreciation of wine involves both a love of the remarkable variations
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Domaine Eugène Carrel Et Fils Mondeuse Jongieux 2017
Jongieux is the main sub-region of Vin de Savoie situated on the rocky soils of the Alps in Eastern France. Mondeuse, genetically related to Syrah,
A Road Less Traveled
Ten years ago, my wife and I decided to semi-retire and hit the road, living full-time in a large RV and traveling throughout the U.S.
Dodging a Bullet?
It ain’t over yet but for wineries in El Dorado County who have been threatened by the Caldor fire, there is some good news. There
The Soul of a Wine Happens at Midpalate
Stacy Briscoe’s article in Wine Enthusiast provides an excellent overview of what we mean when we talk about a wine’s midpalate. In doing so she
Wine Review: Raul Perez Ultreia Saint Jacques Bierzo 2018
Despite its relatively modest price, this Mencia is a very serious wine. Complex, focused aromas and a vibrant evolution in the mouth, ever industrious, ever
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 