The pop and sizzle of wine’s ideological battles reminds us that wine is not just a beverage. A few weeks ago Robert Parker took a
Category: Philosophy of Food and Wine
The Problem of Good Taste Solved!
Well not quite. But I’ve made some progress on it. I’ve collected all my recent mutterings about good taste in my monthly column at Three
What is Good Taste? (and another bottle of Pinot)
A few weeks ago I posed the question what is good taste, without making much progress on the topic. It can’t be merely a
Why is Wine Extraordinary?
It is not just a beverage but a revelation, almost a spiritual experience for some people. For others, wine is a subject that commands years
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
The Food Haters are Out in Force
The anti-foodie backlash is picking up steam, as people who don’t like to play with their food are throwing tantrums about food sucking up all