Although early reports from parts of California and Oregon are grim, it is still too early to determine how much the 2020 vintage will be
Taste is Knowing the Tissue of Little Things
We scour the universe for signs of intelligence, probe the brain for the roots of cognition, and build city after city packed with buildings that
Wine Review: Marjan Simcic Ribolla Crus Selection Brda Slovenia 2017
This is one gorgeous wine from the lovely amber color with gold highlights to the olfactory orgy of red apple and apricot highlighted by orange
Sensory Double Standards
Many philosophers reject the idea that food and wine can be art. But there seems to be nothing but prejudice standing behind this view. One
The Comforts of Home
As I wrote last week, to live is to be completely immersed in a sensuous environment, the often overlooked background atmosphere that deeply effects how
Wine Language and Diversity
Esther Mobley’s thoughtful article in the San Francisco Chronicle entitled “Wine’s diversity issue starts with the way we talk about wine” raises important questions about
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 