Having good taste requires evaluating quality. But what is quality? The quality of a wine, like the quality of a painting or a musical work,
Wine and Food That Makes You Cry
Can wine or food express emotions? It seems obvious that they can but philosophers have tended to disagree. Here is Elizabeth Telfer in her book
Wine Review: Tasca d’Almerita Tascante Ghiaia Nera Etna Rosso 2019
Among wines worth drinking, there are wines that are delicious and interesting, wines that are delicious but not interesting, and wines that are interesting but
Irritating Server Habits
Now that people are back in restaurants again, it’s time to revisit irritating server habits: Overly familiar: “Hi. I’m John” [Should everyone at the table
Meta Cognition and Wine Tasting
In discussions of wine tasting, we don’t pay enough attention to only resource we really have to avoid excessive subjectivity—meta cognition. “Meta-cognition” refers to the
Wine Review: Argyle Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2019
Known for pioneering sparkling wine in Willamette Valley, Argyle’s Pinot Noir can be quite alluring as well. Entrancing aromas of crisp, fresh pomegranate with a
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 