Why do we root for underdogs? Maybe we resent the top dog so we root for the underdog out of a sense of schadenfreude .
Category: Wine Reviews
How To Order Like a Restaurant Critic
Two New York Times restaurant critics, Peter Wells and Tejao Ral, explain how they decide what to order when they go to a restaurant. (It’s
Wine Review: Domaine Monthélie-Douhairet-Porcheret “Cuvée Miss Armande” Monthélie 2020
Burgundian Pinot Noir is about the many ways to be charming. This village wine does it with pretty. Alas, it is a dirty pretty thing,
Wine Review: Bodegas Juan Gill Silver Label Monastrell Jumilla 2019
One of the most important producers in Spain, Juan Gil is the master of rich, ripe wines at a reasonable price. This one is no
Wine Review: Bodegas Rectoral de Amandi Matilda Nieves Mencia Ribeira Sacra, Galicia 2020
If this wine were a person we would have to lock it up. Soft and tender at first it becomes fierce and savage as it
Wine Review: Tasca d’Almerita Tascante Ghiaia Nera Etna Rosso 2019
Among wines worth drinking, there are wines that are delicious and interesting, wines that are delicious but not interesting, and wines that are interesting but
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 