Few terms in the wine world are more controversial than “terroir“, the French word meaning “of the soil”. “Terroir” refers to the influence of soil
Category: Wine Culture
The Yoga of Wine and Food
Among the many interesting comments made in the discussion after my talk last week on food and meaning, one keeps reverberating and growing in stature
Subjective Tastes and Mixed Messages: Is the Wine Industry Harming its Image?
This post from Steve Heimoff got me thinking about how the wine industry steps on its message when writers and salespersons insist that wine tasting
The Valentine’s Day Massacre
I know that red wine and chocolate both signify romance. But putting them together does not equal romance². I creates a bad mash-up, mouth mayhem,
Inflated Wine Scores and the Longing for a Wine Aristocracy
The latest brouhaha about wine scores erupted shortly after Christmas when The Wine Advocate, arguably the most influential wine review publication, released its latest assessment
More on the Benefits of Wine Knowledge
I’m still musing about how knowledge—of wine, cheese, landscapes, whatever—can influence our perceptions. In a previous post I wondered whether philosopher Kent Bach is right
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 