Wine is about continuous variation–differences between regions, varietals, vineyards, winemaking styles, weather and climate variation, soil variation, bottle variation. Wine enthusiasts devote most of their
Tag: aesthetics of wine
Burnham and Skilleas, Wine and Aesthetic Experience
In trying to nail down a conception of aesthetic experience appropriate to wine appreciation, it might make sense to begin with the view of Burnham
Zeroing in on Wine as an Aesthetic Experience
There are many things that people do with wine. We drink it to get drunk, drink it distractedly at a social gathering because everyone else
The “Everydayness” of Wine and Aesthetic Experience
In giving an account of the aesthetic value of wine, the most important factor to keep in mind is that wine is an everyday affair.
Wine Culture and Variation
In the never ending battle against boring, homogeneous wines, it looks like the good guys are winning—we live in a world of unprecedented diversity in
Six Types of Wine Tasting Experiences
We drink wine in a variety of situations. Almost all wine drinkers drink wine to accompany meals, loosen inhibitions at a party, relax after work
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 