Andrew Jefford, as is his wont, wrote an insightful and timely article on what he calls the key question in wine aesthetics: When you treat
Tag: wine and food pairing
Does Chianti Really Pair With Tomato Sauce?
Check almost any book or website on pairing ideas for Italian tomato sauce and the first recommendation is Chianti. But, to be honest, I have
Wisdom about Wine and Food Pairing
I think we’re finally gaining some wisdom about wine and food pairings. After witnessing a demonstration in which the Napa Cabernet didn’t taste better with
The New “Rules” for Wine Pairing
Bianca Sanon’s article in Eater entitled “It’s Time to Forget the Old Rules of Wine Pairing” gets off on the wrong foot but ends up
Alder Yarrow Jumps the Shark (Part 3)
I have one more post in me trying to navigate the logic of Alder Yarrow’s trashing of wine and food pairing. After arguing it’s a
Alder Yarrow Jumps the Shark (Part 2)
I’m still recovering from the brain cramps I get when trying to fathom the point of Alder Yarrow’s claim that food and wine pairing is
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 