Philosophy Talk: Wine

Length 49:00
Licensor Philosophy Talk
Producer(s) Ben Manilla Productions
Formats Special, Weekly Program
Topics Food, Media, Public Affairs
Produced Unspecified
Added to PRX April 8, 2008
 

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Summary:

Is taste just a matter of opinion?

Website:

http://philosophytalk.org/pastShows/Wine.htm

Tones:

Engaging, Opinionated, Thoughtful

Description:

The discriminating wine palate: bouquet, nose, great vintages, genius vintners. Are these just myths perpetrated by winemakers and taken up by snobs with too much money to spend? John and Ken raise a philosophical glass with Barry Smith from the University of London, editor of "Questions of Taste: The Philosophy of Wine."

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