The Scholium Project

A philosopher's reductive approach to wine challenges the palate and the industry

The idea of switching careers in mid-life may seem far-fetched for most, but for philosophy professor Abe Schoener this aspiration became a reality when he decided to turn the tables in 1998 and become a student of viticulture. Taking sabbatical from St. John’s College, Schoener headed west where he enrolled as an intern at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars in Napa to gain some insight on …

Nuji-Sourced Gifts

Ten ideas from the members-only product-sharing site

A newcomer to the crowd-sourced shopping scene, Nuji has set itself apart from sites like Pinterest and Svpply with a tightly-edited array of goods selected by its invite-only members since its launch a year ago. Created by European trio of creatives Dean Fankhauser, Anton Meryl Nithianandan and Vincent Thome, the site features a global assortment of finely crafted leather goods, stylish design-focused items and an …

Rocked

Life lessons from legendary photographer Mick Rock on the eve of his New York exhibition

Mick Rock is probably not the first name that pops to mind if you’re thinking about seeking some career advice. Dubbed the world over as “the man who shot the Seventies,” Rock is known as much for his own rock star reputation—he claims his biggest achievement is that he’s still standing—as he is for the photographs he took of countless lead singers and wayward musicians …