Many people think wine cannot be art because it lacks the creative vision of painting or the emotional expression of music. But such vain attempts
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
From Soil to Soul
Wine is a commercial product. Even wines of terroir or wines that qualify as works of art must be sold. And so the wine community
What is Good Taste?
People with good taste are much admired and we spend a lot of time and money trying to acquire it. But what exactly is good
Is This Wine a Work of Art?
What makes a wine meaningful? Some wines are an exploration of what can be done with soil, weather, grapes, yeast, wood, and the human body,
What is a Great Wine?
I haven’t taken a poll but I suspect the most popular answer would be that it’s subjective. That would be the wrong answer. To say
It’s Process Not Product That Counts
I suspect if you ask any Master of Wine candidate what will make them an MW they will point to success on their upcoming exams.