I have been arguing recently that complaints about the use of metaphor in describing wine are misguided. Most metaphors used in wine writing are no
Drinking Habits
“Drink what you like” is a common refrain among wine professionals giving advice to budding wine enthusiasts. It is advice of questionable value. The problem
Wine Review: Les Pensees de Pallus Cabernet Franc Chinon 2013
We tend to think of the Loire Valley as a white wine region, but the mid-valley, especially Chinon, produces noteworthy Cabernet Franc. This is a
Stories and Social Media Time Wasters
I’ve been banging on about wine stories a lot the last few months, wondering whether they can really be the key to sustaining interest in
Wine Metaphors and Interpretation
Last week I linked to several examples of what has become a favorite theme in wine media—complaints about wine language, especially the use of metaphors
Vitality as a Marker of Wine Quality
I think if there is one way of summarizing what wine quality comes to, I would say quality wines exhibit vitality. What do I mean
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 