The other, ponderous blog on this page (The Wilton Wine Shop) is a piece I wrote as a participant in the Maine Writing Project. Generally, I'll post blogs which are more relevant to your enjoyment of wine- particular wines, wine types, menu pairings, fun stuff.
I tend to shy away from the techno-talk about wine; when anybody starts in about malo-lactic fermentation I doze off pretty quickly. Likewise, I find some of the descriptions pretty heavy-going: honey-pear tobacco elements with seaweed overtones, I mean, come on. The whole numbers concept- this Beaujolais is an 84, and this Oregon Pinot is an 89- is silly beyond belief, and I look forward to ranting about it in greater detail in future.
I like to learn about the people in the business- their stories, their families. I enjoy both the age-old traditions, and the rebels who thrive on flouting them. It's the endless variety I enjoy the most, and the ensuing discussions with friends over supper. What fun! Stay tuned!
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