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“Taste and smell are often the beggars among our five senses - they leave no written language and therefore no standards other than wholly personal ones. Tasting a superlative Moselle wine can be an aesthetic experience no less genuine than hearing a Mozart piano concerto or seeing for the first time an original Breughel painting.”

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Frank Schoonmaker

Frank Schoonmaker, born on August 20, 1905, was an accomplished American writer known for his diverse literary works, including novels, biographies, and travel literature. Renowned for his intricate character portrayals and profound insights into social realities, Schoonmaker left a lasting impact on readers. more

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