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
Terroir Makes You Think
I have never been one to complain about varietal labeling. It’s convenient for consumers and the varietal of grape is an important indicator of what
Objectivity in Wine Tasting—it’s a matter of degree
Sharp disagreements among wine experts about the virtues of a particular wine are common. One critic thinks a wine is flabby and disjoint; the other
In Defense of Moderate Inebriation
To live well we have to believe we can overcome obstacles that seem insurmountable. We must believe problems have a solution, our companions are beneficent,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 