Recently, the usually reliable Andrew Jeffords began a blog post on wine tasting with a bit of oft-repeated nonsense: Winegrowing is not artistic composition: a
Category: Wine Culture
Why is it Important to Think about Food and Wine?
There are lots of hard problems that require our thoughtful attention—poverty, climate change, quantum entanglement, or how to make a living, just for starters. But
Are You a Fan of “Brett”?
What do you think of “Brett” in a wine—does it add complexity or is it just a flaw that should be eliminated by attentive winemakers?
Wine Critics and Their Biases
Wine writer Jamie Goode raises a key question about wine criticism—should critics allow personal style preferences to influence their judgment? He thinks style preferences inevitably
Ideology and Wine: Why Arguments are Good for the Soul
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
Bordeaux Bashing! Is It Justified?
Well, what if your neighborhood market increased their prices 200% over ten years. They might come in for a little criticism. An average release price
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 