DISQUS

Erika · 1 year ago

What a lovely post, Ryan. And akin to what I said in my WBW as well, comfort wines shouldn't make you think!

Erika · 1 year ago

What a lovely post, Ryan. And akin to what I said in my WBW as well, comfort wines shouldn't make you think!

amy · 1 year ago

Lovely post. I understand what you mean about it being a state of mind. But also in response to Erika's comment, I sometimes find comfort in those things that make me think just a little. Not required, but optional. I can't be bored. That's what real comfort is for me.

Gabriella Opaz · 1 year ago

Amy, I completely hear what your saying, as there is always a little joy to be found in deciphering a puzzle. For me, it's more based on my intention behind sitting down with a glass of wine. If I let myself go, not feeling that impending pressure at times to analyze and critique, I enjoy picking out specific flavors, notes and nuance. However, if I see the glass of wine in front of me as a chore, an obligation, suddenly...wine tasting loses its charm and becomes a "have to" rather than a "want to". Fortunately, the "have to" scenario is the exception and not the rule, and more often than not, wine is just my nectar of life!

amy · 1 year ago

Lovely post. I understand what you mean about it being a state of mind. But also in response to Erika's comment, I sometimes find comfort in those things that make me think just a little. Not required, but optional. I can't be bored. That's what real comfort is for me.

Gabriella Opaz · 1 year ago

Amy, I completely hear what your saying, as there is always a little joy to be found in deciphering a puzzle. For me, it's more based on my intention behind sitting down with a glass of wine. If I let myself go, not feeling that impending pressure at times to analyze and critique, I enjoy picking out specific flavors, notes and nuance. However, if I see the glass of wine in front of me as a chore, an obligation, suddenly...wine tasting loses its charm and becomes a "have to" rather than a "want to". Fortunately, the "have to" scenario is the exception and not the rule, and more often than not, wine is just my nectar of life!

Anna · 1 year ago

Ryan I enjoyed reading your post and loved your 3 line description of a comfort wine it says it all. Many times i find that my comfort bottle of wine disappears very quickly, 'cause when i am in for a "comforting" wine i really, really enjoy it and it's very quickly gobbled down....

Anna · 1 year ago

Ryan I enjoyed reading your post and loved your 3 line description of a comfort wine it says it all. Many times i find that my comfort bottle of wine disappears very quickly, 'cause when i am in for a "comforting" wine i really, really enjoy it and it's very quickly gobbled down....

Bill · 1 year ago

Hey Ryan,


Nice thoughts. You are basically describing the wine I have every night with dinner.



However, if I was forced to narrow it down a bit, I would choose an aged Bordeaux. That's what a cellar is for.



BTW, what are the '94 Ports going for in Oporto? Or the '63's for that matter? If you can score an older port for a reasonable price, pick one up for the gite, please.

Bill · 1 year ago

Hey Ryan,

Nice thoughts. You are basically describing the wine I have every night with dinner.

However, if I was forced to narrow it down a bit, I would choose an aged Bordeaux. That's what a cellar is for.

BTW, what are the '94 Ports going for in Oporto? Or the '63's for that matter? If you can score an older port for a reasonable price, pick one up for the gite, please.

Dave Chouiniere · 1 year ago

I hope you never get burned out on wine, especially after marithon tastings like you described in this post. I really enjoyed your description of a "comfor wine." How do you sustain your love for wine when you have to work with it so much? I think it would be great to work in the wine field, but fear it might get old if I was exposed to it all day. How has this worked for you?

Dave Chouiniere · 1 year ago

I hope you never get burned out on wine, especially after marithon tastings like you described in this post. I really enjoyed your description of a "comfor wine." How do you sustain your love for wine when you have to work with it so much? I think it would be great to work in the wine field, but fear it might get old if I was exposed to it all day. How has this worked for you?