In the following series of posts I will be exploring the question of wine aesthetics. Can wine be appreciated as … More
Tag: Flavour
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
Painting Pleasure, Drinking Design
Renoir’s Luncheon of the Boating Party (Le Déjeuner des Canotiers) affords one the rare pleasure of looking in on the … More
The Colours and Flavours of Puglia: A multi sensory experience
Apulia, or Puglia in Italian, is a unique kaliedoscope of vivid colours which paint the palatte of its places, its food and its wine. From the bright, turquoise sea contrasted by luminous, white limestone buildings to the deep purple grape bunches in the vineyards, it is certainly a visually stunning region. What effect might these colours have on our other senses?