A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Oregon Wine History Archive does an interview with wine writer Elaine Brown
Why Not Just Admit It? Flavor is About Pleasure, Not Survival
Most cuisines can be identified by the characteristic flavors they use to enhance their dishes: Chili peppers, tomato, and lime in Mexico; soy sauce, rice
Wine Blog Daily Wednesday 5/16/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Alfonso Cevola, On the Wine Trail in Italy, profiles Valdobbiadene: The Spiritual
Hyperbole for Dinner?
I guess the reasons are sort of obvious but isn’t it odd how food writers feel the need to exaggerate? Laura Miller really nails the
Wine Blog Daily Tuesday 5/15/18
A daily sample of thoughtful writing and discussion from (mostly) independent wine blogs: Richard Hemming MW posts a guide to essential wine stats and resources
Wine Review: Fasoli Gino Alteo Amarone della Valpolicella 2011
Amarone might be the richest dry wine available. After harvest, carefully selected grapes are air dried for several months until they shrivel into raisins thus