"At the same time, it would be idle to deny there is plainly a marketing element to it all; the lyrical language telling drinkers — then as now — what we want to hear about our wines."

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https://newlinesmag.com/review/the-wine-critics-of-early-islam/

Long shot, but thought I’d reach out anyway: Anyone here expert in the language of food and food lexicon, specifically wine lexicon, and the ways these can be gatekeeping? I’m leading a panel on this topic in January and seeking experts and resources. Thanks!

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