If you want a friend, feed any animal. Or, buy a good bottle of Pinot Blanc.
There are some wines which always seem to be capable of vexing the dedicated drinker. Red Burgundy for sure. You know the drill. It can be so lovely, aromatic, and delicately mouthwatering. And the next bottle you buy is...such a disappointment. (And it sure as hell wasn't cheap, right?) Well, maybe this has gotten better over the last couple of decades, but taking a chance on a Burgundy producer who you aren't familiar with can still net some pretty dubious results. As much as we love the stuff, Pinot Noir can be prime fiend territory.
On the other hand, Pinot Blanc, the pale genetic cousin of Pinot Noir, just wants to be your friend. Less flashy, not quite as dreamy, but just plain tasty to drink - this is a great wine to keep on hand for its versatility and simplicity.
Alsace would be my go-to region for this grape, but you are sure to find some nice bottles from Italy, Austria and Oregon. I would be remiss to not also mention some outstanding Weissburgunder, as it is known in Germany.
http://www.rudiwiest.com/estates/estates_305.htm
We all have different sorts of friends. Some are fair weather - the kind who tend to come and go as suits their needs. Some friendships can be intense, where you share your deepest secrets and desires. Others are more casual in nature - you see each other when you see each other. And then there are your steady, uncomplicated friends. Always available, never causing trouble or costing you too much time and money. Bless their little hearts.
Cheers!
~ vs
There are some wines which always seem to be capable of vexing the dedicated drinker. Red Burgundy for sure. You know the drill. It can be so lovely, aromatic, and delicately mouthwatering. And the next bottle you buy is...such a disappointment. (And it sure as hell wasn't cheap, right?) Well, maybe this has gotten better over the last couple of decades, but taking a chance on a Burgundy producer who you aren't familiar with can still net some pretty dubious results. As much as we love the stuff, Pinot Noir can be prime fiend territory.
On the other hand, Pinot Blanc, the pale genetic cousin of Pinot Noir, just wants to be your friend. Less flashy, not quite as dreamy, but just plain tasty to drink - this is a great wine to keep on hand for its versatility and simplicity.
Alsace would be my go-to region for this grape, but you are sure to find some nice bottles from Italy, Austria and Oregon. I would be remiss to not also mention some outstanding Weissburgunder, as it is known in Germany.
http://www.rudiwiest.com/estates/estates_305.htm
We all have different sorts of friends. Some are fair weather - the kind who tend to come and go as suits their needs. Some friendships can be intense, where you share your deepest secrets and desires. Others are more casual in nature - you see each other when you see each other. And then there are your steady, uncomplicated friends. Always available, never causing trouble or costing you too much time and money. Bless their little hearts.
Cheers!
~ vs
No comments:
Post a Comment