“From the actual situation of the elbow, we are enabled to drink at our ease, the glass going directly to … More
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Synesthetic Metaphors
You might just see Kandinsky’s paintings as coloured lines and shapes on a canvas, but Kandinsky did not, he heard … More
Culture & Wine #2 Rituals and Customs
“Without cultural context wine is meaningless. When divorced from the human references that define the origin, style and quality of … More
Let’s dance! Nietzsche on music and dancing.
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music”. Let’s … More
Scripting Interiors
Looking at language and the inner sensory experience through Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” (1942) Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” is arguably one of … More
Culture & Wine #1 Culture defined
Is Wine part of the Culture of any society, or is wine merely an artefact of culture, something that arises … More
Wine Masterclass #8 How do I know this is a quality wine?
One of the questions that really baffles novice winos is “how do I know whether this is a good quality … More
A Standard of Taste
Aesthetic judgements and disagreements over questions of taste seem impossibile to avoid. We have an innate desire to express, and … More
Wine Masterclass #7 What use is knowledge in the enjoyment of wine?
I have met many people and have a number of friends who feel intimidated by wine! Well, maybe not the … More
It’s Not About The Wine! By Brian Metters
The best books take us on a journey and teach us something along the way, sometimes about ourselves, sometimes about … More
