In my line of work I often here the complaint that wine and food are trivial concerns, everyday pleasures that pale in importance to the
Wine Review: Chateau Reces Cahors Malbec 2011
Cahors is a small appellation east of Bordeaux and best known as the sole remaining French redoubt of Malbec, which makes up at least 70%
The Taste of Umami
Umami is a mysterious taste. Discovered by a Japanese chemist in 1908, it took Western scientists decades to confirm it is indeed a basic taste.
Budget Wine: Rex Goliath Cabernet Sauvignon Chile NV
Is it ever worth it to buy cheap wine—the under $6 stuff? Do the savings warrant having to endure several glasses of what is often
Why We Don’t Drink More Aged Wine
Tom Wark extols the virtues of well-aged wines but laments the fact that most wine drinkers prefer young wines to aged beauties. Give me leather,
Media Appearance
I’ve been doing lots of radio interviews in support of American Foodie. Here is a link to the podcast of my appearance on the Steve
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 