One of the most important debates in the philosophy is about the degree to which specialized knowledge about varietals, regions, or production methods is necessary
We Are All Responsible for Promoting Diversity
There are lots of reasons why the wine world should ramp up its attempts to address problems of diversity and equality. Elaine Chukan Brown covers
Are There Tacky Wines?
The word “tacky” refers to something cheap or tawdry. It’s usually an insult. But almost everyone has something “tacky” in their life that they adore.
“It’s All Subjective” isn’t Helping the Wine Industry
If the wine industry wants people to pay premium prices for their best product, why do they insist on telling people that wine tasting is
How is Wine Criticism Like Art Criticism?
Art and literary criticism oscillate between two approaches to a work. Historicism focuses on a work’s history and origins and the process through which it
Are You Ready for Bacon Barbera?
I’m not sure how I feel about this. Leslie Pariseau in Punch writes: A handful of natural winemakers is pushing the limits of co-fermentation, aromatizing
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 