During this Covid 19 pandemic we are learning a lot about the American character in the 21st century. We are learning that vast swaths of
Category: Wine Culture
Why Wine?
Wine is many things to many people. That it contains alcohol, encourages conviviality, and tastes good are surely the reasons most people drink wine. But
What Counts as the Same Wine?
Most wines are blends, not necessarily of various varietals, but blends of grapes from various regions, vineyards, or sections of vineyards. Often the grapes from
Speaking of Aged Wines
Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser has a wonderfully informative post about what happens when a wine ages, how to appreciate aged wines, and how to communicate
Is Wine Tasting Intersubjective?
Among people who write on wine aesthetics there is a near universal commitment to the idea of intersubjectivity as a way of understanding the nature
The Wine Industry’s Alliance with Fascism
The American Association of Wine Economists has published a list of the wine industry’s contributions to some of this election cycle’s presidential candidates—including the current
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 