We live under the regime of instrumental reason—the worldview that treats everything as a means to something else, preferably something quantifiable. What is the value
Tasty is the Floor, Not the Review
I’m not going to link to it or name the writer since I’m not into calling people out for minor transgressions. But I recently read
Are Taste/Shape or Taste/Sound Matchups Universal—and Do They Last?
Among the more interesting results to come out of the field of research called gastrophysics is the discovery that what we taste can be influenced
Heraclitus in the Glass: Why the Most Interesting Wines are Unruly
Originally posted at Three Quarks Daily Wine tasting is a great seducer for those with an analytic cast of mind. No other beverage has attracted
Watch Out for Natty-Washing
There is plenty of evidence that natural wines are maintaining steady sales despite the overall drop the wine industry is experiencing. I found this anecdote
Is It a Tragedy When We Drink a Wine Before It’s Time?
Most premium wine is consumed before it hits peak quality. Estimates suggest upward of 90% of wine in the U.S. is opened within a week
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 