“If Bacchus ever had a color he could claim for his own, it should surely be the shade of tannin on drunken lips, of John Keat's 'purple-stained mouth', or perhaps even of Homer's dangerously wine-dark sea.” ~ Victoria Finlay
“What wine goes with Captain Crunch?” ~ George Carlin
Good Morning!
Welcome to Tuesday’s Open Thread. As many of you may remember, last month I included a wine tasting in the OT rotation. So instead of offering you cooking recipes today, I will be presenting a selection of wines. But before we get to the tasting, I’d like to talk about wine pairings. It’s a subject that seems to have a lot of rules and sometimes feels as though you need the knowledge of a wine connoisseur. But guess what? You don't. Just some basics about taste components and the willingness to experiment a little.
Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle. ~ Paulo Coelho
Chianti Hills near Florence, Italy
Good Morning!
Welcome to Tuesday's Open Thread. Today, I thought we'd do something a little different. So, instead of indulging in the world of food, I thought we'd take a stroll through the Chianti region of Italy. I know it's a bit of a departure from the usual Tuesday OT, but over the last year I've had the opportunity to participate in weekly wine tastings, courtesy of Trader Joe's. As I've tasted new wines, I was surprised to learn how much the experience has added not only to my knowledge but to my enjoyment of wine as well. Hopefully, you will find my modest scribblings useful or interesting, or maybe it will even inspire you to try new wines!
