The 20 Reasons This Wine Geek is Thankful
For which a wine geek gives thanks….
- For the symbolic and aesthetic beauty of glass of wine
- For my family and friends who drink it with me
- For the cork in perfect condition after 20 years in the bottle
- For the crisp fall days in wine country
- For all my wine clients, past and present
- For the wineries that send this blogger samples, even known I don’t reviw
- For the surprise that comes when finding a forgotten bottled tucked away
- For those that battle in good spirit over the politics of wine
- For the bloggers who have constantly kept me entertained and informed
- For the specialty wine retailers who surprise and accommodate me
- For the promise of bud break
- For Henry’s agreeable disposition toward well aged sweet wine
- For Elaine, Matt, Jancis, Eric, Chris, Blake, and all the other writers I love
- For Julie Ann, the best wine publicist I know.
- For my Napa And Sonoma and Willammette Valleys
- For that fermatic aroma that wafts in the air at harvest
- For the great chefs that have provided accompaniments to my wine
- For the readers of my little wine blog
- For the wine lovers that keep us all in business
- For that beautiful taste and buzz that is delivered through wine
….and I’m thankful for:
* The Golden State Warriors
* My family (….wait …. put them in #1 place, then the Warriors…)
* The rain that will come this winter
* The blessing of living in a wonderful country and beautiful wine region
* The protection our servicepeople provide us … grateful for their sacrifice today especially
* Working in a crazy yet wonderful wine business
* Well-thought writers like Tom Wark who tone down the crazy part of the wine business and offer reasoned counter views.
* 4 consecutive great vintages in CA
* Another best vintage of all-time in Oregon
* The opportunity to wake up in good health and breathe. (wait …. put that #1 before family)