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Tag: alcohol
Is Alcohol Really a Taboo Subject?
I’m not sure what to say about Lettie Teague’s recent article in the Wall St. Journal entitled “Why is Alcohol in Wine a Taboo Subject?”
Civilization and the Aroma of Sweaty Saddles
Wine is really difficult to enjoy because its virtues demand opposing, incompatible mental states. Wine tastes good and produces the mild buzz that has a
Alcohol Levels Leveling-off
Here is some interesting data from Live-Ex, the global fine wine marketplace regarding alcohol levels in Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Piemonte, and Tuscany. As of 2020,
“Fruit Bombs” are Misnamed
It is common to associate ripeness with warm climates. But there is more nuance to this relationship between heat and ripeness than is commonly assumed.
Why Wine Styles Change: The High Alcohol Revolution
I’ve been thinking about what drives changes in wine styles—consumer demand, winemaker experimentation, the influence of critics and writers, some combination of these? Take for
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 