Petit Verdot has traditionally been a minor component of Bordeaux blends, when they could get it to ripen. In sun-drenched California where ripening is less
Home of the Free
American supermarkets appear to offer us unlimited choices—multiple brands of almost anything we want, an example of American entrepreneurialism gone wild. It is an illusion:
Are You a Fan of “Brett”?
What do you think of “Brett” in a wine—does it add complexity or is it just a flaw that should be eliminated by attentive winemakers?
Wine Review: La Demoiselle de Sociando Mallet Haut Medoc 2010
I’ve done my share of Bordeaux bashing for their over-the-top pricing and uneven quality, but this second wine from Chateau Sociando Mallet hits my sweet
Geeks Occupy Kitchen: But is it Art?
My monthly column at Three Quarks Daily has been posted where I discuss the current fascination with science in the kitchen. Grading is coming along;
Housekeeping and Bordeaux
Loyal readers might have noticed a precipitous drop in postings on this blog recently. If you know my day job you know why—mountains of student
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 