Napa Cabs have a reputation for being over-the-top, high alcohol fruit bombs. But as with most stereotypes this is a half-truth that misfires badly in
No One Really Thinks Wine Tasting is Subjective
It never fails to set my teeth on edge. I’m focused on trying to “get” this pinot with strange vegetal notes in front of me,
Wine Review: Ferrari-Carano Bella Luce Sonoma 2012 and Barons Petit Barone Columbia Valley 2010
“Work Wine” Everyone knows that after a hard day of physical labor, a cold beer is the elixir of life that restores and renews. But
Vulgar Wines (or can excess be beautiful?)
Edible Arts is on a brief hiatus. Please enjoy this post from June 2012. Fredric Koeppel’s recent post “Wine and Vulgarity”was interesting and thought provoking—an
Ugly Food
While my brief hiatus continues, please enjoy this post from 1/12/2012–in the spirit of Halloween. One persistent, serious argument against the view that food preparation
Wine and Spirituality
Edible Arts is on a brief hiatus. Meanwhile, enjoy this post from the past. The spiritual dimension of wine has a long history. Dionysus, the
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 