Bordeaux, the most storied of wine regions, has lost some of its cred in recent years. Overpriced in all price ranges and having to compete
Why Taste is Important
The issue of what we eat or drink is often considered to be trivial, a personal matter that has no larger significance and is thus
Are You Ready for a $15 Cup of Coffee
This story has been all over the press the past few days A Bay Area based coffee company has introduced a new type of limited-harvest
Wine Review: Au Bon Climat Chardonnay Santa Barbara 2013
Au Bon Climat is one of the most reliable Santa Barbara producers of reasonably-priced wines. I adore their line up of Pinot Noir, so why
Disputing Taste
“To each his own”. “One man’s meat is another man’s poison.” Platitudes about disagreement over taste are a “dime a dozen”, as numerous as platitudes
Bodegas Breca Garnacha de Fuego Old Vines Calatayud 2013
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 