Much of my writing about wine is devoted to understanding wine as an aesthetic object and wine tasting as an aesthetic experience. But what, exactly,
Wine Review: Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Santa Barbara 2013
The term Burgundian is over-used and often inaccurate when referring to Pinot Noir from the new world. But in this case I think it applies.
An Argument About Wine Populism
My post on wine populism last week elicited a thoughtful comment from Paul Wagner, founder of Balzac Communications, a leading wine marketing company. The comment
Budget Wine Review: Marques de Caceres Rioja DOCa 2014
Spanish wines from Rioja at the Crianza quality level continue to offer good value when priced under $15. A red wine labeled “Crianza” must be
Who Benefits from Wine Populism?
An ideology is a set of beliefs used to lend legitimacy to a particular set of interests. Wine populism is an ideology that consists of
Wine’s Culture Wars are a Sign of Health
I’ve spent the month of June traveling while only occasionally taking a peek at the wine news. I arrived home today to discover I’ve missed
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 