One of the most pervasive ideas in modern aesthetics, including wine aesthetics, is the idea that when I claim an object is beautiful (stunning, elegant,
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What Do We Mean by “Minerality”?
The term “minerality” is now a routine descriptor when describing wine flavors, appearing in wine reviews from all the major wine writers. This is a
Love For the Wine Critic
Wine criticism is an often criticized endeavor. As Peter Pharos writes, Wine is a many-maligned thing. The punters are snobs and bores; the servers are
Should Wine Tasting Strive for Objectivity? The No Argument
If by “objectivity” we mean “wholly lacking personal biases”, in wine tasting, this idea can be ruled out. There are too many individual differences among
Should Wine Tasting Strive for Objectivity? The Yes Argument
In professional wine evaluation the goal of objectivity, avoiding biases that might distort perception, governs the procedures used in tasting wine. Blind tasting, where tasters
Is the Debate About Elegance Over Power Settled?
It wasn’t so long ago that wine lovers were snapping up the most powerful wines they could find—huge, alcoholic fruit bombs with sumptuous, ripe tannins,
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 