A Splash Of Pure Goodness

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by PainterArtist FIN

Title

A Splash Of Pure Goodness

Artist

PainterArtist FIN

Medium

Painting - Mixed Media

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A love of wine, oenophilia. 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

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 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, ....Info from

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April 15th, 2013