Wine is really difficult to enjoy because its virtues demand opposing, incompatible mental states. Wine tastes good and produces the mild buzz that has a
Category: Wine Culture
Is Interpreting a Wine Like Interpreting a Work of Art?
Philosophers who think wine and food cannot be works of art often argue that smell and taste, unlike vision and audition, fail to provide a
At a Wine Tasting the Most Important Serving Might Be the Crackers
Did the Sauvignon Blanc in your glass, which was so refreshing in the past, make you pucker like a Victoria’s Secret model? Did the over-oaked
Wine: Is it Product or Art?
Wine is inherently a commercial product; it takes great resources to create it. But in the right hands, winemaking is also a form of art,
Intoxication
A bottle of Jack Daniels is intoxicating if you drink enough of it. The ambient music of Steve Roach is intoxicating as well. Clearly, they
Chill Out About California Rhone Varietals
There has been lots of hand-wringing about the future of Californai Rhone-style blends recently, especially since the demise of Hospice du Rhone, the annual celebration
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 