White Bordeaux seems like an afterthought in the wine world since it hails from a region better known for its reds. It lacks the popularity
Wine is a Vital Force
To me, what matters most about a wine is whether it moves the mind and the heart. Does a wine send thoughts on a quest
A Puzzle about Pairing Wine and Barbecue
According to the standard rules for pairing food and wine, there should be no dry red wine that will pair well with sweet barbecue sauce.
Does a Novice and an Expert have the Same Sensory Experience?
Some philosophers hold the position that wine tasting (or any kind of tasting for that matter) is a purely sensory experience. No input from the
Wine Review: Cline Old Vine Zinfandel Contra Costa County 2017
In the dogged pursuit of science, I picked up this bottle to test Zinfandel’s long standing reputation as a wine ideal for serving with barbecue—in
When Words Fail
What did the wines that stimulated conversation in Plato’s Symposium taste like? Or the clam chowder in Moby Dick, the “brown and yellow meats” served
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 