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
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
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.
A Difficult Rebirth for Culinary Art
As Covid restrictions recede, restaurants are starting to fill up again. Hopefully the damage to our once-burgeoning food culture can be repaired. My hope is
Wine Traditions, Authority, and Authenticity (Part 2)
Wine traditions represent a common stock of knowledge and know how but also supply members with a sense of identity. They use flavor consistencies, symbols,
Art and Wine Gets Physical
Cultural activities of any significance are not habits or automatic routines. They are burdened with frustration and difficulty, and thus we are confronted with the
Wine Traditions, Authority, and Authenticity (I)
Many wines, especially artisanal wines and wines of terroir, are a representation of the winemaking tradition from which they emerge. But what counts as an
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