Since the mid-20th Century when the French AOC regulations were established, there have been 5 permitted grape varieties for red wines with “Bordeaux” on the
Wine is a Process; Forget About Consistency
Wine statistics guru David Morrison has done great work evaluating the degree to which wine scores are consistent between critics and repeatable by the same
Midwest Chow
Regardless of where you are in the U.S., diners will offer a stable core of dishes—pancakes, eggs, burgers, fries, tuna melts, salads, grilled cheese sandwiches,
A Nomad Thought
This thought occurred to me today as we cruised along Route 70 in central Utah. “If a man owns land, the land owns him.” –
Six Days on the Road
This morning we leave San Diego headed as far east as Nova Scotia, Canada with wine-focused stops in Traverse City, Michigan, Niagara, Ontario, Prince Edward
Wine and Aesthetic Experience
Much of my writing about wine is devoted to understanding wine as an aesthetic object and wine tasting as an aesthetic experience. But what, exactly,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 