Posted by Racer on September 17, 2008, at 10:02:37
In reply to Re: Cabernet Sauvignon, posted by Poet on September 17, 2008, at 8:53:51
I like the advice about wine tastings to learn what you like.
Personally, I don't like Merlot very much, pretty actively dislike Zinfindels, and do like Cabernets a great deal. They're so round on my tongue...
Different tastes...
I also like 10der's musings about the stress of drinking what you dislike canceling any benefits. 10der and I share that sort of -- sorry, 10der, gotta say it -- dorkiness/geekiness. And I absolutely agree with her that enjoying one's food and drink is important. I used to make my Grandma breakfast in the mornings, and she liked oatmeal and Cream of Wheat, but sometimes she'd ask for Malt-O-Meal -- because she thought it was good for her, even though she didn't like it. (I do like Malt-O-Meal, so it was a little hard for me to understand, but again -- different tastes, eh?) And those days she wouldn't finish breakfast, and she would not have such a great day. Much better to eat something you like and enjoy it.
Deneb, I also think wine tasting might be a good idea for you for some other reasons. I think you might learn something about the sensuality of food and wine. I think that would be good for you, because I have always gotten the sense of you as someone who lives between her own ears. Mostly that's where I live, and I know it's caused some problems for me. All the things I've done that brought other senses into awareness have improved my life in some way, and maybe this would be a good one for you to consider. (Besides, wine tasting if fun! Just remember one thing, especially as small as you are: the slops jar is there for a very, very good reason. Use it.)
:-)
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