"Robert Joseph (wine connoisseur) Robert Joseph is a British wine expert and writer. In 1984, with Charles Metcalfe, he launched the magazine ""Wine International"" and the London International Wine Challenge. Since then Joseph has also launched International Wine Challenges in Asia (China, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, India) and Russia. He resigned as chairman of the International Wine Challenge in January 2006. Joseph was the wine correspondent of the ""Sunday Telegraph"" for sixteen years, until 2001, and is the author of more than 28 books, twice winning the Glenfiddich award for wine writing. He wrote an annual ""Robert Joseph Good"
"Oenophilia Oenophilia ( ; Greek for the love (""philia"") of wine (""oinos"")) is a love of wine. In the strictest sense, ""oenophilia"" describes a disciplined devotion to wine, accompanying strict traditions of consumption and appreciation. In a general sense however, ""oenophilia"" simply refers to the enjoyment of wine, often by laymen. Oenophiles are also known as ""wine aficionados"" or ""connoisseurs"". They are people who appreciate or collect wine, particularly grape wines from certain regions, varietal types, or methods of manufacture. While most oenophiles are hobbyists, some may also be professionals like vintners, sommeliers, wine merchants, or one who tastes and"
"a tasteful, comfortable setting at reasonable prices.'"" The reviewer from ""The Village Voice"" wrote in 1977: ""Oenophilia. No, not a social disease. It's the sensual orientation towards the pleasures of fine food and wine, and the name of a spiffy new bistro for elegant gourmandizing...'"" Oenophilia Oenophilia ( ; Greek for the love (""philia"") of wine (""oinos"")) is a love of wine. In the strictest sense, ""oenophilia"" describes a disciplined devotion to wine, accompanying strict traditions of consumption and appreciation. In a general sense however, ""oenophilia"" simply refers to the enjoyment of wine, often by laymen. Oenophiles are also known"
"Oenology Oenology (enology; ) is the science and study of wine and winemaking; distinct from viticulture, the agricultural endeavours of vine-growing and of grape-harvesting. The English word oenology derives from the word oinos, ""wine"" (""οἶνος"") and the suffix –logia ""study of"" (""-λογία"") from the Ancient Greek language. An oenologist is an expert in the fields comprehended by the ""Viticulture and Oenology"" designation for oenology-training programmes and research centres that include schooling, training, and education in the outdoor and indoors aspects of wine and the making of wine. An increasing number of schools offer degree-granting programs in Oenology and Viticulture. Most"
"Connoisseur A connoisseur (French traditional (pre-1835) spelling of ""connaisseur"", from Middle-French ""connoistre"", then ""connaître"" meaning ""to be acquainted with"" or ""to know somebody/something."") is a person who has a great deal of knowledge about the fine arts, cuisines, or an expert judge in matters of taste. In many areas the term now has an air of pretension, and may be used in a partly ironic sense, but in the art trade connoisseurship remains a crucial skill for the identification and attribution to individual artists of works by the style and technique, where documentary evidence of provenance is lacking. The situation"
"oxidase A. Neophile Neophile or Neophiliac, a term popularised by cult writer Robert Anton Wilson, is a personality type characterized by a strong affinity for novelty. The term was used earlier by Christopher Booker in his book The Neophiliacs (1969), and by J. D. Salinger in his short story Hapworth 16, 1924 (1965). Neophiles/Neophiliacs have the following basic characteristics: A neophile is distinct from a revolutionary in that anyone might become a revolutionary if pushed far enough by the reigning authorities or social norms, whereas neophiles are revolutionaries by nature. Their intellectual abhorrence of tradition and repetition usually bemoans a"
"Neophile Neophile or Neophiliac, a term popularised by cult writer Robert Anton Wilson, is a personality type characterized by a strong affinity for novelty. The term was used earlier by Christopher Booker in his book The Neophiliacs (1969), and by J. D. Salinger in his short story Hapworth 16, 1924 (1965). Neophiles/Neophiliacs have the following basic characteristics: A neophile is distinct from a revolutionary in that anyone might become a revolutionary if pushed far enough by the reigning authorities or social norms, whereas neophiles are revolutionaries by nature. Their intellectual abhorrence of tradition and repetition usually bemoans a deeper emotional"
"Arenophile An arenophile is one who collects sand samples, the interest of the hobby lying in the variety of texture, colour, mineralogy and location. This hobby may include sand deposited on coastlines throughout the world. Some collectors may trade sands with fellow arenophiles. Some collectors have included sand from rivers and mineral deposits if they meet the criteria according to diameter and physical properties, ensuring that the samples have met proper sand definition. Only three places on earth have green sand; recently a supply has been found in Brazil. Papakolea Beach (also known as Green Sand Beach, Mahana Beach and,"
"grades wines for a living. The word did not exist in the wine lexicon until 1977 when Shirley Copperman coined it for her new bring-your-own-wine restaurant she and her husband dubbed ""Oenophilia"", located on the upper West Side of Manhattan. A reviewer in a local paper, ""The Westsider"", wrote about the debut: ""If the name suggests a rare disease you wouldn't want to catch, a sign in the window informs you that you may already have it. 'Oenophilia', it says, 'is an affliction of the senses characterized by intense cravings for good food and service and vintage wines served in"
"of these offer it as a major concentration for a Bachelor of Science (B.S, B.Sc., Sc.B) degree or offer it as a terminal master's degree—either in scientific or research oriented program culminating in a Master of Science (M.S., Sc.M.) degree, or a professional degree, like Cornell University's Master of Professional Services. Oenologists and viticulturalists who hold doctoral degrees often have earned them in related fields, including Horticulture, plant physiology or microbiology. Related non-academic titles including sommelier and Master of Wine certifications are more oriented toward commercial occupations in the restaurant or hospitality management industry. Oenologists often work as winemakers or"
"find employment with commercial laboratories or with groups such as the Australian Wine Research Institute. Schools in Australia tend to offer a ""Bachelor of Viticulture"" or ""Masters of Viticulture"" degree. Official ""National Diploma of Oenology"": Other wine diplomas: Marsala Oenology Oenology (enology; ) is the science and study of wine and winemaking; distinct from viticulture, the agricultural endeavours of vine-growing and of grape-harvesting. The English word oenology derives from the word oinos, ""wine"" (""οἶνος"") and the suffix –logia ""study of"" (""-λογία"") from the Ancient Greek language. An oenologist is an expert in the fields comprehended by the ""Viticulture and Oenology"""
"Galanthophile A galanthophile is an enthusiastic collector of snowdrops (""Galanthus"" species and cultivars). The term galanthophile was probably invented by the noted British plantsman and garden writer E. A. Bowles (1865–1954) in a letter to his friend Oliver Wyatt, another keen collector of bulbs, whom he addressed as ""Dear Galanthophil"". Wyatt may have been the first person to whom the term was applied but he was by no means the first galanthophile; as well as Bowles himself there had been keen collectors of snowdrops since at least the mid 19th century. Many galanthophiles are commemorated in the names of snowdrop"
"Francophile A Francophile (Gallophile) is a person who has a strong affinity towards any or all of the French language, French history, French culture or French people. That affinity may include France itself or its history, language, cuisine, literature, etc. The term ""Francophile"" can be contrasted with Francophobe (or Gallophobe), someone who dislikes all that is French. Francophilia often arises in former French colonies, where the elite spoke French and adopted many French habits. In other European countries such as Romania and Russia, French culture has also long been popular among the upper class. Historically, Francophilia has been associated with"
"the connotation of being a blend of strength and sweetness, which can mean something positive (as in a personality trait) or negative (as in a carrot-and-stick approach). Oenomel Oenomel, derived from the Greek words ""oinos"" (wine) and ""meli"" (honey), is an ancient Greek beverage consisting of honey and unfermented grape juice. It is sometimes used as a folk remedy for gout and certain nervous disorders. Many drinks are prepared using honey. Mead is a fermented alcoholic beverage made of honey, water, and yeast. Oxymel is made of honey, vinegar, sea salt, and rain-water. Hydromel consists of simply honey and water."
"In France, where perfumer/restaurateur Gérald Ghislain refers to himself as an Epicurean, Michel Onfray is developing a post-modern approach to Epicureanism. In his recent book titled ""The Swerve"", Stephen Greenblatt identified himself as strongly sympathetic to Epicureanism and Lucretius. Humanistic Judaism as a denomination also claims the Epicurean label. In modern popular usage, an Epicurean is a connoisseur of the arts of life and the refinements of sensual pleasures; ""Epicureanism"" implies a love or knowledgeable enjoyment especially of good food and drink. Because Epicureanism posits that pleasure is the ultimate good (""telos""), it has been commonly misunderstood since ancient times"
"Hibernophile A Hibernophile is a person who is fond of Irish culture, Irish language and Ireland in general. Its antonym is Hibernophobe. The word originates from ""Hibernia"", the word used by the ancient Romans to refer to Ireland. The term is often used in particular for people all over the world (in America especially in areas where a large number of Irish diaspora settled) who ostensibly base their business, political, or social practices on like of or admiration for Irish models. In some cases, Hibernophilia represents an individual's preference of Irish culture to their own, or the belief that Irish"
"Anglophile An Anglophile is a person who admires England, its people, and its culture. Its antonym is Anglophobe. The word's roots come from the Latin ""Anglii"", and Ancient Greek φίλος ""philos"", ""friend."" The word ""Anglophile"" was first published in 1864 by Charles Dickens in ""All the Year Round"", when he described the ""Revue des deux Mondes"" as ""an advanced and somewhat 'Anglophile' publication."" Though ""Anglophile"" in the strict sense refers to an affinity for the things, people, places and culture of England, it is sometimes used to refer to an affinity for the same attributes of the British Isles more"
"Armenophile An Armenophile (, ""hayaser"", lit. ""Armenian-lover"") is a non-Armenian person who expresses a strong interest in or appreciation for Armenian culture, Armenian history or the Armenian people. It may apply to both those who display an enthusiasm in Armenian culture and to those who support political or social causes associated with the Armenian people. During and after the First World War and simultaneous Armenian Genocide, the term was applied to people like Henry Morgenthau who actively drew attention to the victims of massacre and deportation, and who raised aid for refugees. President Woodrow Wilson and Theodore Roosevelt have also"
"Ornithophily Ornithophily or bird pollination is the pollination of flowering plants by birds. This coevolutionary association is derived from insect pollination (entomophily) and is particularly well developed in some parts of the world, especially in the tropics and on some island chains. The association involves several distinctive plant adaptations forming a ""pollination syndrome"". The plants typically have colourful, often red, flowers with long tubular structures holding ample nectar and orientations of the stamen and stigma that ensure contact with the pollinator. Birds involved in ornithophily tend to be specialist nectarivores with brushy tongues, long bills, capable of hovering flight or"
"Cinephilia Cinephilia (; also cinemaphilia or filmophilia) is the term used to refer to a passionate interest in films, film theory, and film criticism. The term is a portmanteau of the words cinema and philia, one of the four ancient Greek words for love. A person with a passionate interest in cinema is called a cinephile (), cinemaphile, filmophile, or, informally, a film buff (also movie buff). In English, ""cinephile"" is sometimes used interchangeably with the word cineaste (), though in the original French the term ""cinéaste"" () refers to a cinephile who is also a filmmaker. In a review"
"Oenochoe An oenochoe, also spelled oinochoe (; from ""oînos"", ""wine"" and ""khéō"", ""I pour""; plural ""oenochoai"" or ""oinochoai""), is a wine jug and a key form of ancient Greek pottery. There are many different forms of oenochoe; Sir John Beazley distinguished ten types. The earliest is the olpe (ὀλπή, ""olpḗ""), with no distinct shoulder and usually a handle rising above the lip. The ""type 8 ""oenochoe"""" is what one would call a mug, with no single pouring point and a slightly curved profile. The chous (χοῦς; pl. choes) was a squat rounded form, with trefoil mouth. Small examples with scenes"
"Germanophile A Germanophile, Teutonophile or Teutophile is a person who is fond of German culture, German people and Germany in general or who exhibits German nationalism in spite of not even being either an ethnic German or a German citizen. The love of the ""German way"", called ""Germanophilia"" or ""Teutonophilia"", is the opposite to Germanophobia. The term was especially in use in the 19th to 20th centuries after the creation of the German nation-state and the rise of the German Empire. It is used not only politically but also culturally; for example, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, the famous influential German"
"Enotourism Enotourism, oenotourism, wine tourism, or vinitourism refers to tourism whose purpose is or includes the tasting, consumption or purchase of wine, often at or near the source. Where other types of tourism are often passive in nature, enotourism can consist of visits to wineries, tasting wines, vineyard walks, or even taking an active part in the harvest. Enotourism is a relatively new form of tourism. Its history varies greatly from region to region, but in places such as the Napa Valley AVA and Wine Country, it saw heavy growth once a concerted marketing effort was implemented in 1975 that"
"Oinophila Oinophila is a small genus of the fungus moth family, Tineidae. Therein, it belongs to the subfamily Hieroxestinae. ""O. v-flava"", often misspelled """"-flavum"""", is commonly known as the wine moth. Its caterpillars borrow into moist cork – such as of wine bottles stored in a damp cellar – in search of the mould which they primarily eat. ""Oinophila"" is only a minor lineage in a small subfamily, but the notoriety of the well-known wine moth made it quite well known. In the past, it was thus used as a sort of ""wastebin taxon"" for miscellaneous Hieroxestinae. Four species remain"
"Oenomel Oenomel, derived from the Greek words ""oinos"" (wine) and ""meli"" (honey), is an ancient Greek beverage consisting of honey and unfermented grape juice. It is sometimes used as a folk remedy for gout and certain nervous disorders. Many drinks are prepared using honey. Mead is a fermented alcoholic beverage made of honey, water, and yeast. Oxymel is made of honey, vinegar, sea salt, and rain-water. Hydromel consists of simply honey and water. Rhodomel is a mixture of roses and honey. Omphacomel is made from fermented grape juice and honey. Oenomel comes from unfermented grape juice and honey. Oenomel has"
"may be required to collect sand from any public or and private location. The International Sand Collectors Society fosters contact for tips and sample swapping among collectors worldwide. Arenophile An arenophile is one who collects sand samples, the interest of the hobby lying in the variety of texture, colour, mineralogy and location. This hobby may include sand deposited on coastlines throughout the world. Some collectors may trade sands with fellow arenophiles. Some collectors have included sand from rivers and mineral deposits if they meet the criteria according to diameter and physical properties, ensuring that the samples have met proper sand"
"higher social registers, demanding notoriety as a result of this high level of connoisseurship. In other words, the wine drinker becomes a refined, gentlemanly critic and, in doing so, adopts a similar level of connoisseurship and social refinement. Silverstein defines this as an example of higher-order indexical ""authorization"" in which the indexical order of this ""wine talk"" exists in a ""complex, interlocking set of institutionally formed macro-sociological interests."" A speaker of English metaphorically transfers him- or herself into the social structure of the ""wine world"" that is encoded by the ""oinoglossia"" of elite critics using a very particular ""technical"" terminology."
"Bibliophilia Bibliophilia or bibliophilism is the love of books, and a bibliophile or bookworm is an individual who loves and frequently reads books, though bookworm is normally used pejoratively. The classic bibliophile is one who loves to read, admire and collect books, often amassing a large and specialized collection. Bibliophiles usually possess books they love or that hold special value as well as old editions with unusual bindings, autographed, and/or illustrated copies. Bibliophilia is not to be confused with bibliomania, a potential symptom of obsessive–compulsive disorder involving the collecting of books to the extent that interpersonal relations or health may"
"Object sexuality Object sexuality or objectophilia is a form of sexuality focused on particular inanimate objects. Individuals with this preference may have strong feelings of attraction, love, and commitment to certain items or structures of their fixation. For some, sexual or even close emotional relationships with humans are incomprehensible. Some object-sexual individuals also often believe in animism, and sense reciprocation based on the belief that objects have souls, intelligence, and feelings, and are able to communicate. In 2009 Amy Marsh, a clinical sexologist, surveyed the twenty-one English-speaking members of Erika Eiffel's 40-strong OS Internationale about their experiences. About half reported"
"to be wives and mothers (thus making a woman's worth mainly dependent on her marriageability) who have to navigate complex social rules to assert themselves and marry the right man: stories that women find as relevant today as in the 19th century. Anglophile An Anglophile is a person who admires England, its people, and its culture. Its antonym is Anglophobe. The word's roots come from the Latin ""Anglii"", and Ancient Greek φίλος ""philos"", ""friend."" The word ""Anglophile"" was first published in 1864 by Charles Dickens in ""All the Year Round"", when he described the ""Revue des deux Mondes"" as ""an"
"where it is perceived as a flaw. The sensory threshold for the compound can vary depending on the levels of certain wine components, such as sulfur dioxide. It can be produced as a metabolite of citric acid when all of the malic acid has been consumed. Diacetyl rarely taints wine to levels where it becomes undrinkable. Oenococcus oeni Oenococcus oeni (known as ""Leuconostoc oeni"" until 1995) is a Gram-positive bacterial species in the genus of ""Oenococcus"". It was the only species in the genus until 2006, when the species ""Oenococcus kitaharae"" was identified. As its name implies, ""Oe. oeni"" holds"
"in hobbies cheap and was responsive to the changing interests of hobbyists. The English have been identified as enthusiastic hobbyists, as George Orwell observed. ""[A]nother English characteristic which is so much a part of us that we barely notice it … is the addiction to hobbies and spare-time occupations, the privateness of English life. We are a nation of flower-lovers, but also a nation of stamp-collectors, pigeon-fanciers, amateur carpenters, coupon-snippers, darts-players, crossword-puzzle fans. All the culture that is most truly native centres round things which even when they are communal are not official—the pub, the football match, the back garden,"
"the astonishing and unprecedented sum of £2,260"". J. P. Morgan was also a noted bibliophile. In 1884, he paid $24,750 for a 1459 edition of the Mainz Psalter. Bibliophilia Bibliophilia or bibliophilism is the love of books, and a bibliophile or bookworm is an individual who loves and frequently reads books, though bookworm is normally used pejoratively. The classic bibliophile is one who loves to read, admire and collect books, often amassing a large and specialized collection. Bibliophiles usually possess books they love or that hold special value as well as old editions with unusual bindings, autographed, and/or illustrated copies."