Are some wines works of art? Most philosophers would say no. Works of art are artifacts designed by human beings to express or represent something.
Category: Art and Wine
Wine and “Making Special”
In recent years there have been several important books devoted to understanding art as a product of human evolution. The art historian Ellen Dissanayake is
Wine Tasting: Is Getting Drunk the Point?
Our interest in food begins as a necessity, and we tame it so it becomes a civilized want that can be appreciated for its aesthetic
Winemaking: Science or Art?
Winemaking has undergone a scientific revolution over the past several decades. Young winemakers now graduate from university programs laden with chemistry courses. Sugar levels in
Wine and Food That Makes You Cry
Can wine or food express emotions? It seems obvious that they can but philosophers have tended to disagree. Here is Elizabeth Telfer in her book
Must You Like a Wine in Order to Appreciate It?
In his essay in the philosophy journal Erkenntnis, David Sackris argues that in order to appreciate a wine, you must like it. He will use
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 