There are many ways to write about wine. At one extreme there is the technical — a language of terroir … More
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Culture & Wine #5.1 Art
One does not need to be an expert on art in all its forms to understand and accept that art … More
Adventures in Scent
Much of wine’s aesthetic appeal lies in the unique sensory experience of wine aromas. Our sense of smell may be … More
Culture &Wine: #4 A “lost” culture?
I have reached a point in my posts about Wine and Culture where something needs to be clarified; and that … 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
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
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
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
The Art of Visual Wine Tasting Notes. — Buddha Walks Into A Wine Bar ….
I’ve recently collaborated with Brian Metters, also known as Dr. B, on his new book “Its Not About Wine” in … More
Designing a Book Cover in 3 Acts. Act 3: Letting Go
I’ve had the great pleasure of designing the cover art for Brian Metters’ new book: “It’s Not About The Wine! … More