The key to objectivity, for human beings not gods, is attending to an object for what it is, as something that demands I approach it
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
It Takes a Village to Raise a Wine
There is more to making wine than the winemaker and her grapes. In my Three Quarks column this month I argue that, in addition to
Seek the Different, Not the Best
Following up on my Monday post on brand conscious consumers, I found Decanter’s Andrew Jefford gets to the heart of the problem. Using, as a
Thoughts on John Atkinson’s “Marketing Redux”
Several weeks ago I summarized a very interesting and thoughtful article by MW John Atkinson entitled “Marketing Redux”. Here is the original article and here
Food and Wine Wisdom
As I plan an epic Christmas day meal I need a bit of foodie wisdom to help prepare. Epicurus, the Roman philosopher who lent his
Why We Love Wine
Although wine is a beverage that brings enjoyment because of its flavor and alcohol, for many people wine is much more than that. Many winemakers
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