The quest for the best of the cheap continues. This one is not the best of anything but it has its virtues. Black cherry and
Is the Wine Spectator Fomenting Revolution?
The usually reliable Matt Kramer has me confused. In his recent Wine Spectator column he has a go at distinguishing a genuine luxury good from
Are Yelp Reviewers Children?
We really are defining trauma down. According to a recent study of Yelp reviews, a bad restaurant experience leaves diners suffering from trauma as if
Wine Boats on the Douro River
I’ve been under the weather for the last few days—not conducive to tasting and reviewing wines. But this video of the old days on Portugal’s
A Platonic Valentine
Love seeks beauty, a reckless, itinerant gambler aimed at the eternal possession of the good. Love in its quest for beauty thus directs the mind
Wine and Chocolate? Go Sweet or Go Home
Valentine’s Day is almost upon us and we are again accosted with recommendations to pair wine with chocolate. Some of those recommendations are nonsense. The
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 