I can’t tell you how many times I’ve tasted a wine and detected a hint of sweetness, only to find out from the winemaker that
Category: Food Science
Terroir: Is it Real or Is it Marketing?
I’m giving a presentation on terroir this week so I’ve been thinking about the controversies that surround this mysterious concept. Is terroir real or is
In Taste Is There No Argument?
It’s a cliché to point out that taste is subjective, not only because people have different preferences but because our ability to taste various substances
The Most Interesting Man in the Wine World
Dos Equis’ “The most interesting man in the world” may have won the lifetime achievement award twice, but in the wine world no one is
If You Like Wines with Finesse, Be Afraid
From Dr. Vino comes this bad news: Burgundy, which is known for producing wines more winsome than boxum, will have four days in the 100s
Eat Local Foods for Aesthetic Reasons
I’m all in favor eating local foods when possible, but I continue to be unimpressed with arguments that we could replace our industrial food supply with
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 