”A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds” American philosopher and moralist Ralph Waldo Emerson (above) memorably opined. But in the world of commerce, consistency is pretty much everything: the … Should We Be Talking About Continuity?Read more
Month: May 2026
Topsy Turvy
The people who work hard everyday to present a positive image of wine and wine culture like to emphasize wine’s ancient lineage and unbroken continuity.The simple process of harvesting grapes and … Topsy TurvyRead more
Clink!
The late Italian actress Virna Lisi, top, is clearly having a wonderful time, and though its not clear what the occasion might be, the smile, the eye-contact and the raised glass … Clink!Read more
Canon Fodder
The argument seems to have been going on forever, with no resolution in sight. Is it possible to judge wine on objective standards, or is it all just a matter … Canon FodderRead more
Imagine It
The wine education industry has been booming, it seems, with courses offering some sort of certification drawing particular interest from both amateurs and those seeking a career path. Then there is … Imagine ItRead more