Having just defended the idea of terroir in my last post, let me add some complexity to the issue. Terroir refers to the influence of
Category: Wine Culture
Terroir is No Myth
Few terms in the wine world are more controversial than “terroir”, the French word meaning “from the soil”. Terroir refers to the influence of soil,
Natural Wine: Moral Purity or Moral Preening?
The Natural Wine movement is dividing brother from brother, citizen from citizen, rending friendships, tearing the land in two…Well it’s not quite the Civil War.
The Controversy Over “Natural Wine”
If you want controversy, use the word “natural” in any context and someone will challenge your intent. Food and cosmetic companies have been using the
Has Science Compromised the Art of Winemaking?
Winemaking has undergone a scientific revolution over the past 30 yrs. Young winemakers now graduate from university programs laden with chemistry courses. Sugar levels in
The Work of Sensuality
“Live in the moment” has been the advice of sensualists from Epicurus to Camus. Peak experiences, moments of extreme pleasure or catalyzing emotion, can nourish
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 