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
Author: Dwight Furrow
Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
We Make too Much of Individual Variations in Taste
Bob on Sonoma, in a blog post entitled “Science Says No Two People Taste the Same Wine,” links to some of the science showing that
What is a Great Wine?
I haven’t taken a poll but I suspect the most popular answer would be that it’s subjective. That would be the wrong answer. To say
Wine Review: Bodegas Aster Crianza Ribera Del Duero 2014
A rich, radiant dark beauty on the nose, still vibrant but past its prime on the palate. Deep blackberry, damp bark, autumn leaves, licorice hints,
It’s Process Not Product That Counts
I suspect if you ask any Master of Wine candidate what will make them an MW they will point to success on their upcoming exams.
Natural Wine and the Exploitation of Labor
In general, it’s complicated to mix aesthetics and ethics. Some great works of art were created by assholes and worse. Caravaggio was a murderer. Gaugin
