Critics of the idea that food can be art claim that flavors are not about anything—they don’t tell stories or give insight. Thus, food lacks
Wine Review: Paloma Dulce Red Wine Cesar Toxqui Cellars Mendocino NV
One of the joys of traveling around the country tasting wine is finding unusual gems tucked away in office parks or warehouses. This is one
Budget Wine: Javier San Pedro Randez Crianza Tempranillo 2011
There are terrific bargains to be found buying Spanish wine (see reviews of Faustino and Cune for two examples). But cheap isn’t necessarily a bargain.
Should Restaurants Feature Local Wines on their Lists?
Matt Kramer at the Wine Spectator raised this issue, one that is increasingly important as wine regions in the U.S. become more prominent. As Kramer
Deep Questions
There are important questions human beings must answer if we are to make sense of our lives. Is there a coffee so great that none
The Benzinger Sale—Another One Bites the Dust
One of my favorite wineries in Sonoma, Benzinger Family Winery, has been sold to The Wine Group, a large conglomerate of value wines. This continues
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 