Two items caught my attention this week because they have the same theme, although from quite different perspectives. The Wine Economist wrote about the dilemma
Italy and the Local Conundrum
One of wines’ singular virtues is that it takes us to a place, a plot of land, a people, and their struggles and triumphs, all
Wine and New Ways of Living
We usually think that changes in the wine world are driven by changes in taste. But shifts in preferences are often about more than just
Winemaking as Art
There is a common theme that runs through most arguments that deny that wine can be art. According to the skeptics, works of art are
The Culture of Terroir
Whenever we stumble upon a truth, we are quite likely making some other truth more obscure. We can never see everything whole, and shining a
How to Lead a Good Wine Life
So you’ve finally had the opportunity to taste Screaming Eagle, La Tache, Chateau Lafitte—whatever your most aspirational wine is. What next? For wine lovers, how
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 