Success at blind tasting is considered the gold standard of wine expertise. But is its status deserved? Blind tasting requires substantial skill and a comprehensive
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Beyond Subjectivity and Objectivity in Wine Tasting
Posted originally at Three Quarks Daily It seems as if everyone in the wine industry proclaims that wine tasting is subjective. Wine educators encourage consumers
Whether Wine is Art is Really Up to Us
Many people think wine cannot be art because it lacks the creative vision of painting or the emotional expression of music. But such vain attempts
Is This Wine a Work of Art?
What makes a wine meaningful? Some wines are an exploration of what can be done with soil, weather, grapes, yeast, wood, and the human body,
Art and Wine Gets Physical
Cultural activities of any significance are not habits or automatic routines. They are burdened with frustration and difficulty, and thus we are confronted with the
How to Pair Music and Wine
Originally published at Three Quarks Daily Wine and music pairing is becoming increasingly popular, and the effectiveness of using music to enhance a wine tasting
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 