In the midst of the seemingly declining prospects and sour mood of the wine industry, Eric Asimov pens a righteous paean to the joys of
Tag: wine and emotion
Another Puzzling Argument about Wine and Art
I came across this argument in Jason Wilson’s newsletter: I’ve always maintained that wine is not art. My main reason for feeling this way is
The Importance of Surprise in Music and Wine Appreciation
This study reported by Ars Technica is about music, but I suspect its findings can be applied to any aesthetic object including wine. Secret Chord
How Wine Changes Us
Wine is about transformation–the grapes in the vineyard, the wine in the barrel and bottle, the drink in the glass as its volatile chemicals release
Terry Theise and the Soul of Wine
I think the best books I’ve read about wine are the two by wine importer Terry Theise. Reading Between the Wines is a thoroughly enjoyable
The Vitality of Wine
Tasting notes often attribute emotions or personality characteristics to wine. Is there a foundation for such talk or is it just nonsense? In my Three
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 