The Learning Curve

I didn't drink any wine last night. As much as I love wine, I realize that I just won't be able to drink a different wine everyday. So I will settle for every week. Since starting my blog I've been busy researching and have discovered a number of great websites as well as several books, all more than willing to extol the numerous virtues of wine.  I've always been really good at drinking wine, but I've never spent alot of time learning about it. And there's ALOT to learn! Tannins, and legs and aroma and bouquet are all words I've heard and associated with wine but have now taken on a new meaning.  I've read, watched videos on Youtube and chatted with various people. You'd be surprised at how many people have offered to share wine with me...or maybe not so surprised. Thank you to each and every one of you, I will definitely be taking you up on your offers!  Wine drinkers are a passionate bunch (lol, like grapes!) There is a wide range of wine drinkers, as well. Some know alot about wine, others know a little, and still others know only how to pour it into their glasses and raise it to their lips. And after a few drinks, sometimes they even miss their lips. It doesn't matter how much you know or don't know about wine though. What's important is that you have fun when drinking it. Drink with friends, relax and enjoy yourself. I'm good at that :-)  I've also  joined a few on-line sites that send newsletters and offer information on events for wine tastings and seminars. Everything Wine offers regular tastings and sends out emails about specials and new products. There are sites for wineries and they offer tours! Pairing wine with food is a popular topic as well and I'm excited to read and find out more about it.  Guess I'm gonna be busy but I can't think of a better subject to spend time on! I will be sampling some nice wines this weekend and will be sure to keep you posted.

In the meantime, life is short, and we should all take the time to enjoy a nice glass of wine...I know I will :-)

Cheers!