I have to share this great quote about wine appreciation that I got in my Italian wine class last night. If you ever wonder why people spend their lives analyzing wines as both a hobby and a profession this pretty much sums it up.
“Why do we submit a substance as ultimately trivial as fermented grape juice to such an extended analysis? For many who find the appreciation of fine wine an enjoyable hobby, it’s a way of enhancing that enjoyment by turning it into an intellectual exercise that helps us compare one wine against another, develop an appreciation for its subtleties, and judge one wine against another.
But it’s a little more than this: By training ourselves to stop, take a breath, and pay attention to the subtle elements that distinguish one wine from any other, we lean an important lesson about life — that it’s worth taking the time to slow down and appreciate ANYTHING that pleases us, from a glass of wine to a great work of music, literature or art, or a sunset on a scenic view. It’s a simple way to learn to appreciate the little things in life that may in some small way enhance our enjoyment of every day.”
Joanie Hudson, Assistant Tasting Room Manager
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