Tag Archives: World of Fine Wine

On Quality…(again…)

Posted on 27/10/2015 by dccrossley

Although I have been banging this drum a bit, it’s hard not to. It’s like a mid-life crisis as all the certainties in wine I believed in seem to be getting replaced by a wholly different philosophy, or at least … Continue reading →

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The Doors of Perception or a Stairway to Heaven?

Posted on 17/04/2015 by dccrossley

Charles Taylor (World of Fine Wine 47) writes a fine article on contemplation and fine wine. The article, though wide in compass, addresses the contemplation of ideas. I don’t have the background in philosophy to comment on Professor Taylor’s article, … Continue reading →

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Old Man (Take a Look at my Life)

Posted on 17/02/2015 by dccrossley

A vigorous discussion in another place a couple of weeks ago asked whether a former well known advocate for a particular wine region was keeping on top of all the new things happening there. I don’t wish to bring that … Continue reading →

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