There is much to be said for simple competence. From one of the pioneers of Santa Barbara area Rhone varietals, this is carefully coiffed, delicious
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
What is Good Taste?
People with good taste are much admired and we spend a lot of time and money trying to acquire it. But what exactly is good
Wine Can Change Your Life
I haven’t had time to watch this film yet but the trailer is absolutely inspiring. Of all the things you might imagine refugees trying their
Is This Wine a Work of Art?
What makes a wine meaningful? Some wines are an exploration of what can be done with soil, weather, grapes, yeast, wood, and the human body,
Wine Review: Bodegas Garzón Tannat Reserva Garzón, Uruguay 2018
Tannat has a reputation for mouth ripping tannins but this gem from Uruguay somehow solves that problem. A masterful wine, both powerful and delicate, at
Will Natural Wine Embrace Their Radicalism?
In VinePair, Jamie Goode makes a compelling case for the claim that natural winemaking has had such an influence on conventional winemaking that it no
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 