We know that beliefs influence what we taste. Our ability to evaluate a wine can be influenced by price, reputation, background music, mood, etc. This
Wisdom about Wine and Food Pairing
I think we’re finally gaining some wisdom about wine and food pairings. After witnessing a demonstration in which the Napa Cabernet didn’t taste better with
Wine Review: Zlatan Pošip Hvar Vrhunsko Vino 2018
Pošip (pronounced posh-hip) is an indigenous Croatian white grape that dates back to the 4th century BCE. It was originally grown on the island of
What’s Up With Zero Alcohol Wine?
I’ve never understood non-alcohol wine. Isn’t it just grape juice? I know fermentation changes the chemistry of the wine in addition to converting sugar to
Mental Imagery and Wine Tasting
In microbiologist Manuel Malfeito-Ferreira’s survey of the science supporting a holistic conception of wine tasting, he devotes a good deal of attention to how expert
Jump on This Bandwagon
As Cop26 draws to a close, wine writer Aleesha Hansel has launched a petition at Change.org, aimed at the wine industry, to encourage producers to
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 