Is Wine part of the Culture of any society, or is wine merely an artefact of culture, something that arises … More
Tag: Philosophy
L’UNIVERSO VISIVO: parte 1 della guida estetica alla degustazione
Il vino è arte. Questo è un sentimento abbastanza comune, ma perché? Iniziamo col fatto che affermando che il vino … 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
Pleasure: From Water to Wine
We all seem to instinctively know what pleasure is. No philosopher, psychologist or guru needs to explain it to us, … More
In Defense of Sommeliers
This is part of a conversation between Dr. B at buddha walks into a wine bar and I on the … More
The Last Time
I’ve recently started a meditation course with the app called “Waking Up” by Sam Harris. It is the most thorough … More
A Game of Tag: Philosophy, Annoyances and Places
I’m quite new to blogging, and I must admit I’m terrible at technology and don’t particularly love social media. But, … More