The claim that winemaking can be an art form tends to raise hackles. Tom Wark recently included it in his list of wine myths. The
Modus Operandi Cellars Antithesis 2012 Red Blend Napa Valley
This proprietary blend earns the label blockbuster. On the nose, deep, ripe blackberry and dried fig are kissed with lavender, licorice and baking spice all
The Americanization of French Cuisine?
Oh Mon Dieu! C’est n’importe quoi! The French would certainly not put it this way. But there is a sense in which French chefs are
Budget Wine: La Vieille Ferme Rosé 2014
If you don’t live in Southern California you might not quite relate to this. But it’s mid-March with temps in the 80’s and I’m already
Running Out of Scotch
I’m basically a wine guy, with an appreciation for beer. But when I want a change of pace it’s a toss up between mescal and
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Anneli Rufus has decided this is the year of weird ingredients. Based on what I’ve seen these last few weeks at the Fancy Food Show,
