In the philosophical literature on aesthetics, there are two traditional models of what counts as good taste in art and both can be applied to
Tag: wine tasting
What is a “Linear” Wine?
The term “linear” is often used in tasting notes, but as Rebecca Meir points out in her article on the term in Wine Enthusiast, it
Could Wine Tasting Ability Improve With Age?
I know. That’s an unlikely headline. Few abilities improve with age. But one can hope. My assumption based on reading the scientific literature has been
Now You Taste It, Now You Don’t
We’ve all had the experience. The Sauvignon Blanc in your glass, which was so refreshing earlier in the day, now makes you pucker like you’re
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
We Make too Much of Individual Variations in Taste
Bob on Sonoma, in a blog post entitled “Science Says No Two People Taste the Same Wine,” links to some of the science showing that
Exploring the Philosophy of Food and Wine 