I doubt that I need to persuade readers of this blog that wine can be the source of a genuine aesthetic experience. But what about
Tag: Beer
Is Wine a Superior Cultural Product?
Last week I published a highly critical response to Oliver Style’s post on Wine Searcher entitled “The Noble Art of Wine Pretension”. He was generous
Wine is Complicated. Maybe That’s a Good Thing.
Recent data suggests wine sales are leveling off while beer sales, especially in the craft beer segment of the market, continue to grow. This news
Just What the World Needs
As I wander about the country, I’ve been in several bars recently where 2/3rds of the beer list is made up of IPAs. I know
Wine Is Not That Popular
Here is a series of interesting visuals from Ghost in the Data comparing the popularity of beer, wine, and spirits throughout the world. Only in
Hooray for the Little Guys
Big may not always be bad, but it’s seldom beautiful. Although refreshing on a hot day, U.S. commercial beers are thin and watery with almost
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 