27
December
2007
A NPR morning show was talking about wineries in the 50 sates of the US. Really? Even in Alaska or North Dakota ? Well as I am listening, I am finding out that the word “Wine” is getting used for every low alcoholic fruits beverage you can find. Blueberries, pineapples, plums, …
Now the question is: Can we use the word “wine” for any type flavored low alcoholic beverage ?
Well, I am totaly against it. People who are calling themselves Wine Makers and are just actually adding alcohol to an apple juice should not have the right to call it Wine. Call it with a different name!!!
The abuse is getting more and more ridiculous. Real “grapes” winemakers should petition and request that the word “wine” be used only with Grapes. It is time to separate Napkins from Cloth! It was possible to differenciate the branding of Champagne made in the Champagne region in France from every others sparkling wines on earth. Napa Wine Appelation got the name protection from the name abuse from wineries in Europe. Why not do it with the word “wine” used only with Grapes?
For the rest: just call it ALCOHOLIC JUICE.
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12
December
2007
The other night we attended the latest iteration of the Christmas cookie exchange, the Christmas Wine Exchange. Everyone brought a wine to open and share and a second, to blind “exchange”. In addition to the wine (please keep it under $20), it was suggested that you bring along a wine-friendly appetizer. Brilliant!!!
It was billed as the First Annual Christmas Wine Exchange. I hope its the first of many.
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2
December
2007
There are 23 shopping days til Christmas. Plenty of time, I keep telling myself. It really doesn’t matter that 99% of my shopping is for people half a continent away. UPS and FedEx are more than happy to ensure that the gifts arrive in time. On the plus side I have most of the gifts picked out, bought and hopefully on their way. On the down side I still have a couple that need to be addressed.
I just pulled the trigger on a wine cooler. Not a big one. I’d have to hit the Powerball to be able to afford the super spectacular Eurocave. No, I went with the modest 12 bottle Haier. Its not overwhelmingly large and in fact, its compact footprint is perfect for a kitchen counter. There are several on the market, and all review well. I’d link to a retailer, but a quick Google will supply more than a few on-line retailers, many offering free shipping. You can’t beat that!
We’ve had two 30 bottle Haier coolers for years. One is dedicated to whites, so I have it set at 50 and the other, filled with reds is 60. They are terrific. Wine, chilled to the perfect temperature at you fingertips. Now if I could only solve the problem of keeping them filled.
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