Tradition his its virtues and history certainly teaches us lessons. We are creatures of culture and so we belong to communities that have histories, values,
In the Minority On Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
I remember my first extended trip to Napa, about 20 years ago, in which I had the opportunity to taste many Cabernets at a variety
Does Knowledge of Production Methods Matter to You?
One current moral imperative that has captured the world of food and wine is that we should know where our food and wine comes from.
The Art of Cooking
How should we judge a meal? How can we go beyond merely liking or disliking what we eat to make reasonable assessments of what we
What is Good Taste?
I suspect most people would say “good taste” is an ability to discern what other people in your social group (or the social group you
The Winemaker and Hauteur: Who is the Coward Here?
In his article “The Problem with Misplaced Reverence and Hallowed Wines,” Tim Atkin (MW) rightfully laments the fact that winemakers of high reputation are too
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 