Caymus Cabenet Sauvignon may be the best known fine wine in the United States. It is ubiquitous on pricey restaurant wine lists and, for many
On Burying Aesthetics
Over the past half-century, wine has become increasingly democratized as more and more people, some of limited means, make wine a part of their lives.
The Association of Wine and Health Just Took a Hit
Since the so-called French paradox emerged in the 1980’s, wine writers with rosé-colored glasses have been extolling the positive health effects of wine. The French
Why the Philosophy of Food is Important
Food is many things. Here is a list (probably incomplete) of many things food is: Food is nutrition and fuel. As such, it has objective
Italian Food Traditions Aren’t so Traditional
Are our concepts of Italian food traditions based on a lie? Apparently, many of those protected designations of origins and famous dishes with authentic roots
Is “Drink What You Like” Good Advice?
How often how you heard this spiel? “Drink what you like! Don’t let the experts tell you what to drink! No one tells you what
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 