As usual, Spain comes through with great bargains. This Garnacha is made from 60-80 year old vines perched 3000 feet above sea level and dry-farmed
Road Fever
As some of you know, I spend much of the year wandering around the country sampling regional wine and food, taking in the sights, and
Wine Review: Piandaccoli Cosmus Chianti Riserva 2012
Italians are famous for liking wines with high acidity. But many Italian wines also have tantalizing bitter flavors that give them dimension and personality. This
Some Good News for a Monday
We hear a lot about the health benefits of wine. But this is the best news evah. (h/t Bob on Sonoma) A recently-deceased 107-year-old Spanish
Budget Wine: Gnarly Head Authentic Black Lodi 2013
This aims at a very particular flavor profile, concentrated, dark, in your face fruit and oak. A Petite Sirah based blend. Great intensity; nothing subtle.
Mindful Eating 2: The Blog
I have a new blog entitled Mindful Eating2 : The Way of Aesthetics. This new blog is a deep dive into the aesthetics of individual
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 