When fish gets anywhere near heat it starts to leech water. So how do you get light, moist, aromatic fish that retains most of its
Wine Scores and Subjectivity
Another day, another complaint about wine scores. At Wine Searcher, Joel Peterson, head winemaker at Ravenswood, in response to a question about the 100-point scoring
Budget Wines: Martin’s Rake Sauvignon Blanc 2011 and Fire Road 2012 Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc. You either love it or hate it. Like fans of lolcats and the smell of kitty litter in the morning, Sauvignon Blanc lovers
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. The bacon, mac n’ cheese, and burger boomlets have run
Does Wine Knowledge Make Wine Taste Better?
Does knowledge improve your ability to enjoy wine? Obviously it does if you get enjoyment from knowing about wine regions and varieties. But do you
Wine Tasting the Guadalupe Valley, Mexico
The land of tequila is now making wine—good wine—and is fast becoming a must-visit destination for wine lovers looking for new regions to explore. I
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 