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
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
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 