Hey kids. It's been a while since my last post. Things have been a little crazy lately, and I apologize for the lack of content. I wanted to get a flavor for what y'all have been drinking lately. Me personally, I find I go through periods where I consistently want to drink the same type of wine over and over...until of course I get sick of it and don't want to drink it for another 2 months. Does this happen to you? Don't be alarmed, it happens to many wine drinkers.
In fact, I believe my wife is in the middle of a Brunello phase, and Grape Nut was telling me the other night that he is on a Baby Brunello binge. My dad is in a Leaping Lizard Cabernet craze...a wine I introduced him to, and one that I think makes a fine everyday wine. So what is it exactly? Are we no better than heroin addicts? Am I a drug pusher for inflicting this obsessive behavior on my dad? Well I say hello NO! It happens...when something gives you pleasure, you tend to repeat the activity. It's basic human nature...much like sexy time.
Anyway, I am deep in the throws of a Pinot Noir fad. It's interesting, because I've never been a particularly big fan of Pinot. But right now, I am really enjoying it. It all started several weeks back, when my wife and I enjoyed a bottle of Pinot at a local restaurant. So much so that I went out and bought 6 bottles of that particular bottle (Pessagno Central Avenue Pinot Noir 2005, from California) and 6 other randomly selected bottles...most of which are now gone. Ok, stop looking at me like I'm a wino.
So, I've aired my dirty laundry and told you what I've been obsessing over, now it's your turn to spill the beans. Is there a particular variety of wine you're enjoying right now that you can't seem to transition from? C'mon, don't be shy. I promise I won't make fun of you...even if it is Franzia White Zinfandel.
Think of it this way...the info you provide will be helpful for when Grape Nut and I decide to organize a wine tasting. Something we have discussed by the way.
The microphone is open, so sound off!
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Obsessive Compulsive Wine Drinking? Don't laugh, it happens.
Posted by The Vine Guy at 11:09 AM
Labels: Brunello, Cabernet Sauvignon, California wine, pinot noir, wine habits
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I think I have been more prone to buying Pinots since I saw Sideways, and I am sure I am not the only person who can make that statement.
But what Paul Giamatti's character said in that movie is very true -- they are such a delicate grape that they absorb so many other flavors.
As mentioned I'm hooked on the Baby Burnellos or Rosso di Montlicino. I think for the value they have a lot of complexity. Very different. Before that I was addicted to Spanish wines. We'll see where we go from here.
As for sideways, I hate that people have pretty much written off Merlot. Done right it's an amazing grape.
I was going through a major bubbles blitz, so much so I had to quit writing posts about my winedrinking to not look obsessive.
Also had a brief spell with Sauvignon Blanc recently.
grape nut, I think there's now a backlash against the backlash against Merlot...
That's great to hear Farley. Seems crazy for people to just rule out a whole grape because of some movie.
Merlot + Rib Eye = Tasty
Merlot + Ribeye = Tasty
Oh man that's great.
Mr. Pibb + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious
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