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
Review: Wine Insiders
I typically pay little attention to wine clubs or membership sites but Wine Insiders gave me the opportunity to sample their wines so I decided
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
Wines of Beauty and Obligation
As I discussed last week, one of the persistent themes of modern discussions of beauty is that a judgment that an object is beautiful demands
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 