Peter Pharos makes a fascinating observation about a parallel between scientific expertise and wine expertise. As he points out, science once belonged largely to the
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Does Wine Knowledge Increase Pleasure?
In World of Fine Wine Tim James wonders whether all that knowledge we gather, as we study books on winemaking or attend tasting classes, enhances
Epicurus On Wine Education and Its Perils
The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus not only gave his name to the enjoyment of food and wine. He thought deeply about the nature of pleasure
Some People Shouldn’t Be in the Wine Business
Here is another in a seemingly endless parade of articles seeking to dumb down wine for the poor, overwhelmed consumer. This guy thinks that although
A Sommelier Argues Himself Out of a Job
I feel for the restaurant sommelier. Vilified for being snobbish and condescending, and blamed for making wine too intimidating for the uninitiated, in this world
More on the Benefits of Wine Knowledge
I’m still musing about how knowledge—of wine, cheese, landscapes, whatever—can influence our perceptions. In a previous post I wondered whether philosopher Kent Bach is right
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 