I’m still recovering from the brain cramps I get when trying to fathom the point of Alder Yarrow’s claim that food and wine pairing is
Wine Review: Szent Tamas Mád Furmint Tokaji, Hungary
This dry white wine has tannins that ride the swift current roiling the surface with tension and grit. Furmint for most of its history was
Alder Yarrow Jumps the Shark (Part 1)
I usually admire Alder Yarrow’s writing. But last week he published a screed entitled “Food and Wine Pairing Is Junk Science” that is a very
For the Love of Wine
In the wine world, the new normal is anything but as we all struggle to stay healthy and cope with economic recession. But it’s important
Wine Criticism and Alcohol Consumption
Here is an argument I’ve heard several people make for the unreliability of wine criticism. (1) Wine criticism requires excellent judgment (2) The consumption of
Wine Review: Rocca Sveva Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore DOC 2013
Moody and then demonic, this wine probably reminds you of someone you used to know. You’re greeted by a blast of barnyard brett with the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 