It seems like every conversation in the wine industry today begins and ends with the same topic—what to do about the fact that younger people
Category: Wine Culture
Are Wines’ Ideological Battles Over?
At Wine Searcher, Oliver Styles is lamenting the lack of controversy in the wine world today, especially when it comes to reviewing established, highly regarded
Is White the Future of Wine?
Jason Wilson, in New Wine Review, argues that white wine is the future of wine. It is an interesting claim although his argument is thin.
Will AI Replace Wine Tasters?
Philosopher Barry Smith, director of the Centre for the Study of the Senses, says probably not, in his recent wide ranging essay in World of
Terroir: There is No Black and White
Tim Atkin’s insightful post about terroir reminded me of one of my pet peeves in discussions about terroir—misguided expectations. He compares terroir to the practice
Wine is More Than Just Stories
Wine is not just a beverage but a revelation, almost a spiritual experience for some people. For others, wine is a subject that commands years
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 