Although I’ve occasionally had a dry, austere French Gewürztraminer, they tend to be full-bodied and round, sometimes a little oily in texture, with explosive fruit
A Defense of Carnivores
My Three Quarks essay is up providing a defense of eating meat and a critique of Peter Singer’s well-known arguments for vegetarianism.
Whither Syrah?
This report from Wines and Vines shows very healthy growth for all sectors of the wine business over 2014. The only bad news is for
Budget Wine: Anciano Tempranillo Reserva Valdepeñas 2008
I love the nose on this. The characteristic Tempranillo leather topped by vanilla and cinnamon notes push cherry to the background. Complex with good intensity.
Sometimes There are Simple Answers
Blake Gray wonders why Americans don’t drink wine with food: Yesterday I had lunch in St. Helena, in the heart of Napa Valley. A couple
The Coravin and Restaurant Wine Lists
It may be a mistaken impression on my part, but since the introduction of the Coravin in 2013, I have not noticed an appreciable expansion
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 