In the midst of the seemingly declining prospects and sour mood of the wine industry, Eric Asimov pens a righteous paean to the joys of
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
Should Blind Tasting Be the Standard for All Wine Criticism?
Blind tasting, in which the taster lacks knowledge of the producer and/or price and in some cases the variety and region, is thought to be
Who Needs Objectivity? It’s Style that Matters
The 18th Century German philosopher Immanuel Kant argued that when we make aesthetic judgments about what is beautiful, we rightfully expect others to agree with
On Paying Attention to Seasons
Are there good reasons to eat seasonally? There are environmental reasons. Eating fruits and vegetables out of season usually means they have to be transported
The Enabling Conditions of Culinary Art
Tradition his its virtues and history certainly teaches us lessons. We are creatures of culture and so we belong to communities that have histories, values,
What is Good Taste?
I suspect most people would say “good taste” is an ability to discern what other people in your social group (or the social group you
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