Emily Saladino in Wine Enthusiast provides a good summary of various views on the perennial question, What Do We Mean When We Say “Fine Wine?”
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Wine, food, and travel writing, philosophy, aesthetics
Wine Review: Ravines Cellars Cabernet Franc Finger Lakes 2019
The Finger Lakes is known for its Riesling but some producers succeed with Cabernet Franc as well. Ravines has the classic representation of Finger Lakes
In Wine Appreciation, Why do We Ignore Conceptual Expertise?
I posted about the nature of perceptual expertise in an earlier post. In this post I want to consider what wine scientist Malfeito-Ferrera calls “conceptual
The Problem with Gendered Language is Not Sexuality, It’s Stereotypes.
Tom Wark, in a recent post, came to the defense of renowned whiskey writer Jim Murray, who was accused of sexism by a colleague because
Wine Review: Scott Harvey Syrah Mountain Selection Amador County 2019
Juicy and crisp, a pleasant, refreshing easy drinker at a good price. Intriguing black pepper and a fresh, green herbal note complement the dark berry
Being Avant-Garde Does Not Require Being a Pompous Ass
This review of a Michelin-starred restaurant in Lecce, Italy written by a dissatisfied diner has absolutely gone viral. And rightly so. The meal does seem
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 