I read this line to my wife “The terms ‘Old World’ and ‘New World’ were being discarded due to implications of Colonial prejudice.” Her response was “I am going to keep using those words, they can kiss my f*%#ing *ss!” I knew I married her for a reason. Sadly, the woke word police have infiltrated the wine drinking world. I will have a toast to their demise at the hands of reason and meaning.
As a grape grower and home wine maker I have often asked wineries for information about their harvest (brix, pH, and TA) and winemakers about their choice of yeast and barrels. Some are more than willing to share while others guard this info like they are state secrets. Sometimes it annoys me but mostly I’m amused. Most wine drinkers could probably care less.
Yeah, I've been keeping tasting notes myself for a couple of years now, and for me, they are indispensable to the goal of improving my palate and appreciation of wine. I figure so many winemakers literally pour their souls into making wine, the least I can do is give it my undivided attention for a few minutes. In social settings, especially parties, it is awkward to take notes. If the gathering is at my house, I sometimes pull the near empty aside so I can revisit it the following day.
I read this line to my wife “The terms ‘Old World’ and ‘New World’ were being discarded due to implications of Colonial prejudice.” Her response was “I am going to keep using those words, they can kiss my f*%#ing *ss!” I knew I married her for a reason. Sadly, the woke word police have infiltrated the wine drinking world. I will have a toast to their demise at the hands of reason and meaning.
The Featured Value Wine is a nice addition!
As a grape grower and home wine maker I have often asked wineries for information about their harvest (brix, pH, and TA) and winemakers about their choice of yeast and barrels. Some are more than willing to share while others guard this info like they are state secrets. Sometimes it annoys me but mostly I’m amused. Most wine drinkers could probably care less.
Yeah, I've been keeping tasting notes myself for a couple of years now, and for me, they are indispensable to the goal of improving my palate and appreciation of wine. I figure so many winemakers literally pour their souls into making wine, the least I can do is give it my undivided attention for a few minutes. In social settings, especially parties, it is awkward to take notes. If the gathering is at my house, I sometimes pull the near empty aside so I can revisit it the following day.
You might try dictating into an iPhone recording app. Quick and easy.