Much has been discovered recently about the early history of wine. As Christopher Howard writes in “Five Turning points in the Evolution of Wine”, This
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Does the New World/Old World Distinction Marginalize Non-Europeans?
Issues about social justice have become a hot topic in wine media as the wine industry grapples with charges of sexism and racism. James Sligh’s
Wine Traditions are Not What We Think They Are
In the imaginations of most people in the wine world, wine is deeply embedded in tradition. Traditional wine regions in the old world remain a
Booze in American History
Historian of addiction Susan Cheever’s new book Drinking in America: Our Secret History contains fascinating facts about America’s relationship with alcohol. According to Cheever, the
Man-oh-Manischewitz
Mix a matzo manufacturer on a stolen passport, a desire to corner the market, and some really bad grapes and what do you get? One
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 