Alder Yarrow called the latest debate in the wine world a “culture war”. On one side are fans of the “Parker-palate” –big, high-alcohol wines from
Category: Wine Culture
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
If You Want Romance with Your Wine, Drink Local
In a recent Wine Spectator column, Matt Kramer laments the decline in loyalty that afflicts much of the traditional wine world, especially Bordeaux, which led
Is Terroir About Nature or Culture
One of the ongoing conceptual debates in the world of wine is whether “terroir” refers to geology and climate alone or should we include cultural
Why Do Wine Writers Review Only Wines I Can’t Find?
This article by NY Times columnist Eric Asimov is receiving lots of justifiable attention because it articulates one of the main frustrations of wine writers
Wine: Will Chemistry Destroy the Romance?
What do we seek to know when we gain wine knowledge? We learn to distinguish the taste of Cabernet from Zinfandel, recognize the different flavor
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 