In wine, “smooth” is a dangerous compliment. It sounds harmless. Who could object to smooth? It’s friendly and never interrupts dinner with an opinion about
Category: Wine Culture
Bottle, Box, Can: Does Wine Packaging Change Meaning?
Wine has always been associated with ceremony. That is part of the problem. The wine bottle is theatrical site. You cut the capsule, pull the
Is There a “Right” Way to Appreciate a Wine?
I don’t think there is one single right way to appreciate a wine. But that doesn’t mean anything goes. Wine appreciation is not like solving
Expressive Wine Tasting: A New Tasting Model
I think we need a new conversation about wine quality. Wine quality is not about a high score from critics. There are many quality wines
Taste and the Value of Nostalgia
The world of food and wine runs on nostalgia. Wine perhaps more than food. The labels, the cellar lore, the talk of old vines and
Is “Estate Bottled” an Indicator of Quality?
Yes. But not as much as people often assume. In the United States, “Estate Bottled” is a legal term. It means the winery grew all
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 