My go-to wine at Thanksgiving is always Pinot Noir. Its modest weight, velvet texture, good acidity, and earth notes compliment the diverse dishes scattered
Solving the Turkey Conundrum
It’s Thanksgiving week and we have house guests which means I’m in the kitchen 24/7. So blogging will be light. But I thought I would
Budget Wines: Bois de Lamothe Cotes de Duras 2010
A Merlot/Cabernet blend from Duras, a respected but lesser-known region (about 60 miles from Bordeaux) so you’re not paying for reputation. Definitely old world with
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. Curious about restaurant cell phone etiquette or the proper way to
A Puzzle About Taste to Think About While Ignoring the Relatives at Thanksgiving
I’ve been thinking about how beliefs influence what we taste. We know our ability to evaluate a wine is influenced by price, reputation, background music,
Wine Review: Hans Lang Sabrina Riesling 2010
Riesling is my go-to grape. If you are serving a difficult food to pair and don’t have time to experiment, an off dry Riesling has
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 