It is odd how some wines grow on you. They don’t reveal their virtues on a first meeting. You have to adjust to them. As
Is Estate Bottled Wine of Higher Quality?
A recent post by Steve Heimoff raises the issue of whether the designation “Estate Bottled” tells the consumer much about a wine. Legally, in the
The Future of Food (Hopefully)
I haven’t read Chef Dan Barber’s book yet. It’s entitled The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food and describes his vision of
It’s All About Pleasure
Bottom line. Food (and wine) has to taste good. Otherwise we won’t consume it no matter how interesting it is. We take food into our
Wine Review: Cune Rioja Crianza 2010
This wine has pedigree. In operation since 1879, The Cune Winery is located in the traditional Rioja Alta region and is one of Spain’s iconic
Budget Wine: Epicuro Salice Salentino and Aglianico 2011
A Trader Joe’s exclusive, the Salice Salentino is one of my go-to, everyday wines and has been for years. A simple but pleasing nose of
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 