Philosophers are not noted for their revelry. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen “philosopher” and “party animal” used in the same sentence. But there are
Metaphor and the Meaning of Aroma
The wine industry faces many immediate challenges from climate change to competition from beer and spirits. But among those challenges is one you seldom hear
Three-Tier and Shamelessly Bad Arguments
Fourteen years ago in Granholm v Heald, the Supreme Court ruled that if a state allowed their own wineries to ship wine directly to their
Wine Review: Black Star Farms Arcturos Pinot Noir Michigan 2016
You might call Black Star Farms Winery a full service winery. They feature a luxury inn, two wine processing facilities with adjoining tasting rooms,a distillery,
Good Stories or Good Wine
The current fashion for good stories in the wine industry follows a peculiar logic. Good stories stand on their own. They are enjoyable, interesting, informative,
An Artisan Code of Ethics
At Aesthetics for Birds, Matt Strohl posted an interesting analysis of artisanship ethics using coffee as his example. It applies to wine as well. At
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 