To understand the ideas behind travel & bottle shock (bottle sickness, travel shock, shipping shock), we must first understand that wine is a living, breathing organism. This is from the same understanding that is the basis of aging wines. We’d always prefer a cool, dark cellar with stable…
Transportation & Enjoyment (Musings on Bottle Shock & Travel Conditions)
It’s National Cheese Day!
In honor of National Cheese Day, we’d like to take a little time to enjoy some cheese and wine! A match made in heaven, but why? What is it that makes this classic combination so enjoyable to so many people from all walks of life? According to research,…
Neuroenology: How the Brain Creates the Taste of Wine by Gordon Shepherd
Found a great short read to share with everyone! We were recently speaking in the office, going over an old, firm belief in the art world about how your brain processes that which it cannot comprehend by forcing comprehension – this is the basic principle behind all visual…
Proof: The Science of Booze by Adam Rogers
If you’re at all interested in going deep into the history and chemistry of the drinks we drink every day, this is an amazing, in-depth read (or listen as I’m enjoying the 15+ hour audio book version) that is far from boring and makes everyone’s favorite (insert sarcasm…