The pursuit of flavor is a path to a good life. But it took Americans a long time to realize it. Any discussion of food’s
Wine Lovers and the “Aha” Moment
Almost everyone deeply engaged in wine culture has an aha moment—the instant when wine ceases to be just another beverage and reveals itself as something
Food and Emotion: The Case of Proust’s Madeleine
Posted originally at Three Quarks Daily. Does food express emotion? At first glance, most people might quickly answer yes. Good food fills us with joy,
A New Tasting Paradigm?
Tasting wine analytically involves a detailed examination of aromas as well as breaking down its structure into basic elements of acidity, sweetness, tannins, alcohol, and
The Art of Agriculture: Randall Grahm and Popelouchum Vineyard
The World of Fine Wine recently published an insightful article on Randall Grahm’s Popelouchum project, offering a detailed update on this remarkable endeavor. Grahm’s work
The Wine Critic and Objectivity
Do wine critics rely on an objective standard for evaluating wines? The truth is, I don’t think objectivity is a wine critic’s mission. Their job
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 