As much as I like a good glass of red wine I don’t have an understanding of exactly what makes a good glass of red wine. Last week I went to a wine tasting event in the Hudson River Valley. The wines for the evening were neatly placed on a table – waiting. I knew what would happen. There would be those words people use when wine is discussed. The words mean nothing to me in terms of wine; medium tannins, berry fruited, chocolate, spicy, oak, region of grapes, temperature control, delicate, crisp, “notes of melon,” fresh acidity, subtle, complimenting, and on it goes.
We were a small, group at the beginning of the evening. I tried to concentrate on what was said about each bottle of wine. I didn’t open my mouth except to taste the wine. Do I remember one thing about any of the wines? Nothing! I am resigned to being a happy taster. More than that is stretching it for me. I know when I’ve tasted a good glass of wine, the inclination to know more is just not there. However, this I know, if you’re serious about wine, moore brothers wine company at 33 East 20th Street, New York, NY 10003 (phone: 866-986-6673) is a good place.
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Such an interesting topic, wine. I had a $5.99 bottle of wine recently and it was so splendid. So wonderful in fact that I don’t even remember the label name! Ha! I am more of a drive by wine drinker. Browse the labels, pick a few that call to me and then head home to kick the grill into gear & cook up the meal which I will pair with my newly acquired & unknown bottle of wine.
Sometimes I am satisfied with my random selection. Sometimes I am pleasantly surprised and once in a while the wine falls short of my expectations.
How do you enjoy a bottle of wine 100% of the time. Choose your dining partner or partners carefully. It is a full proof way to enjoy no matter what’s waiting for you inside that bottle…