Winemaking has undergone a scientific revolution over the past several decades. Young winemakers now graduate from university programs laden with chemistry courses. Sugar levels in
Category: wine science
Mental Imagery and Wine Tasting
In microbiologist Manuel Malfeito-Ferreira’s survey of the science supporting a holistic conception of wine tasting, he devotes a good deal of attention to how expert
Music and Wine Pairing Research in the Master of Wine Program
One good indicator of an important emerging topic within the wine world is when Masters of Wine candidates choose that topic for their research paper.
On the Synthetic Nature of Wine Tasting (Part 2)
In a recently published review article, Portuguese microbiologist Manuel Malfeito-Ferreira argues that wine tasting is essentially synthetic or holistic in contrast to the dominant view
Malfeito-Ferreira on the Synthetic Nature of Wine Tasting
Last month, I linked to a newly published review article by Portuguese microbiologist Manuel Malfeito-Ferreira. He argues that wine tasting is fundamentally synthetic and holistic
The Science Supporting Holistic Wine Tasting
If you’re interested in the aesthetic dimensions of wine, you will likely find most wine science to be unhelpful and not particularly relevant for understanding
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 