“Unlike every other product that is now manufactured for the table, wine exists in as many varieties as there are people who produce it. Variations in technique, climate, grape, soil and culture ensure that wine is, to the ordinary drinker, the most unpredictable of drinks, and to the connoisseur the most intricately informative, responding to its origins like a game of chess to its opening move.”
Quote by Roger Scruton
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I Drink Therefore I Am: A Philosopher's Guide to Wine
Written by an author with expertise in philosophy and wine, the book delves into the history, symbolism, and cultural significance of wine, offering insights into its impact on various philosophical traditions. more
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Roger Scruton
Roger Scruton, born on February 27, 1944, is a renowned British philosopher. His research areas include aesthetics, political philosophy, and moral philosophy, which have had a profound impact on the philosophical world. more
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