As I noted in previous posts, our hi- tech overlords are busy trying to invent fake wine and fake food. Now they’ve turned their attention
Wine Review: Cinder “Foot Stomp” Syrah Snake River Valley Idaho 2014
Of the many wineries we visited in our recent stay in Idaho, it was Cinder’s wines that really captured my attention, especially this small batch
“Trust Your Palate” is Bad Advice!
I feel a rant coming on. Probably the most ubiquitous piece of advice offered by wine educators and wine writers to novice wine lovers is
We are a Strange Species
Apparently snortable chocolate is a thing in Europe: “I found myself in Antwerp at this wonderful place called The Chocolate Line, and they invented snorting
Fusion Cuisine: Marriage or Mashup?
We recently spent a few days in Bend, Oregon which seemed like a good place to do some hiking and think about fusion cuisine. The
Wine Review: Baco Noir from Bradley Vineyards and Girardet, Umpqua Valley
It is a great day when I discover a new varietal that expands the universe of what wine can be. I’ve tasted Baco Noir before
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 