The Earthworms Are Safe
by Christina Makris
Much has been made, in both mention and meme, of the recently announced MICHELIN distinction for wine. Not to be confused with the MICHELIN Sommelier Award, or the recognition of...

Christina Makris is a writer and cultural commentator exploring the connections between philosophy, art, and the senses.
She is the author of Aesthetic Dining: The Art Restaurant Around the World (2021) and Art In Vineyards (2025) and the wine columnist for Apollo magazine and regularly lectures and gives talks on dining and wine culture for non-specialist audiences, brands and collectors.
An arts patron and advocate for the hospitality industry, she holds a doctorate in philosophy as well as professional wine qualifications.