Culture & Wine #5.2 Literature

There are many ways to write about wine. At one extreme there is the technical — a language of terroir … More

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

Much of wine’s aesthetic appeal lies in the unique sensory experience of wine aromas. Our sense of smell may be … More

I have reached a point in my posts about Wine and Culture where something needs to be clarified; and that … More

“Without cultural context wine is meaningless. When divorced from the human references that define the origin, style and quality of … More

Is Wine part of the Culture of any society, or is wine merely an artefact of culture, something that arises … More

Il vino è arte. Questo è un sentimento abbastanza comune, ma perché? Iniziamo col fatto che affermando che il vino … More

The best books take us on a journey and teach us something along the way, sometimes about ourselves, sometimes about … More

I’ve recently collaborated with Brian Metters, also known as Dr. B, on his new book “Its Not About Wine” in … More

I’ve had the great pleasure of designing the cover art for Brian Metters’ new book: “It’s Not About The Wine! … More