Wine culture loves authenticity. The word appears (or is implied) everywhere. We find it in natural wine, where authenticity means minimal intervention. We find it
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Commodified Nostalgia: When Heritage Becomes Product
We’ve been living through a boom market in heritage for many years. Nonna fonts on sauce labels, “since 19–” stamped on everything, reclaimed barn wood
Food Traditions and “Prostitution”
Paella is one of my favorite dishes because it is so versatile. For those of us who like to play with our food, it’s the
Italian Food Traditions Aren’t so Traditional
Are our concepts of Italian food traditions based on a lie? Apparently, many of those protected designations of origins and famous dishes with authentic roots
Wine Traditions, Authority, and Authenticity (Part 2)
Wine traditions represent a common stock of knowledge and know how but also supply members with a sense of identity. They use flavor consistencies, symbols,
Wine Traditions, Authority, and Authenticity (I)
Many wines, especially artisanal wines and wines of terroir, are a representation of the winemaking tradition from which they emerge. But what counts as an
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 