There is a lot of gloom and doom in the wine industry these days. If heat, drought, and fire weren’t enough, there is also the
Wine Royalty and Regional Identity
Alphonso Cevola makes an interesting distinction in his discussion of inflated prices for luxury goods such as high-end cigars, Rolex watches and fine wine. The
Good Advice about Wine Tasting
Oliver Styles argues that Pinot Noir is not a red wine. What he means by that provocative statement is that Pinot Noir (and other light
The Wine Drinker as Sensualist
“Live in the moment” has been the advice of sensualists from Epicurus to Camus. Peak experiences, moments of extreme pleasure or catalyzing emotion, can nourish
Where’s the Cheese?
Photo by Branson Decou from History in Pictures This woman knows how to live. A 5-6 ft. fresh baguette and 6 bottles of wine. This
Is the Wine Industry Stuck in the Past?
In a post entitled “Will Wine Ever Come out of the 18th Century?” Bob on Sonoma had a thoughtful discussion on resistance to change in
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 