Sancho

“It is natural for us to seek a Standard of Taste; a rule, by which the various sentiments of men may be reconciled; at least, a decision, afforded, confirming one sentiment, and condemning another.” – David Hume (1711-1776).

He tastes the hogshead wine 
She sups then from the same 
And all they can divine 
Is all that they can name 
Beyond the notes of heather 
Sweet nectar is debased 
By overtones of leather 
No, iron aftertaste 
Embarrassed condemnation 
Of those who judge beauty 
Was corked by revelation 
Of oxhide thong and key.