One of the great obstacles to thinking of food as a form of art is that we are accustomed to thinking of food as a
Intoxication
A bottle of Jack Daniels is intoxicating if you drink enough of it. The ambient music of Steve Roach is intoxicating as well. Clearly, they
Cordiano 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (and winery visit)
Intoxicating! Yes, the wine contained alcohol. But on a brilliant, clear Sunday afternoon perched on a hill in San Diego’s backcountry overlooking the lovely valley
Amuse Bouche
News from the world of food and wine that you might have missed this week. Steve Heimoff asks and answers “What is an intellectual wine?’”
Chill Out About California Rhone Varietals
There has been lots of hand-wringing about the future of Californai Rhone-style blends recently, especially since the demise of Hospice du Rhone, the annual celebration
Wine Event: Comparing High End With Low End
Are expensive wines always the best? Any experienced wine lover knows that price is loosely correlated with quality. That is precisely what we found at
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 