If we keep in mind the distinction between evaluation and appreciation, most of the controversies in the wine world can be cleared up, or so
Tag: aesthetics of wine
Like Moths to a Flame
We really should not allow journalists to write philosophy. In the Napa Valley Register their wine columnist Allen Balik pontificates on the nature of greatness
The Decline of Blends and Nature’s Way
Despite the historical importance of blending wine, especially in Bordeaux, and the current popularity of red blends on the supermarket shelves, increasingly among the wine
The Joys of Aged Wines
Esther Mobley’s paean to aged wines is a wonderful evocation of the joys of finding that gem still going strong after 30 years in the
Is What’s in the Glass All That Matters?
I often hear it said that despite all the stories about family and cultural traditions, drinking ideologies, and paeans to terroir, what matters is what’s
The Art of Wine
In my 3QD essay this month I compare creativity in the arts with creativity in the process of winemaking.
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 