The restaurant thread contained many mentions of wine. The prices of wine that were quoted were beyond comprehension. Totally stunned by the responses from LBYM folks and the acceptance of the prices for special events etc.
Living in a cave, DW and I don't understand the fascination with fine wines. Am a bit embarrassed to admit amazement. So first... a history of wine drinking here in that other universe. Age 15... dandelion wine from a greenhouse owner for $.50 for a mason jarful. Age 18 to 20... Green Front (Maine State Liquor Store) w/borrowed license... $1.50 bottle of Chianti. Pre retirement years, whatever came in large bottles (Carlo Rossi) at home, and when we went out...
once in a while, whatever the house wine was.
Now... Winking Owl, or Oak Leaf... anything under $3. Not sure if my kids go for this, but they never complain when we have family meals. Bottles are getting classier now... no more screw off caps... real, plastic corks.
Was in our HyVee Supermarket the other day (similar to Whole Foods) and into the huge liquor section. So many wines..(lots of beers too)... I asked the manager "How many different..." The answer... 500 different beers, and 3500+ wines... not how many bottles... that many different... and, even more during the holidays.
Back to the Why. From what I hear others say, a $16 bottle of wine is okay. Not too much, Not too cheap. That's four 6 oz. glasses. Too expensive for this puppy.
I guess "taste", is a matter of "taste". For us, maybe a loss of "taste" has saved us a few bucks over the years. Never got used to sniffing, swirling, and sipping. Drinking wine is almost an afterthought... more appreciated for the warm cozy feeling it brings on.
I know I'm missing something great, as almost everyone seems to appreciate fine wines... Not knowing the difference must be a matter of genetics or some kind of sensory damage.
So, for you... "Why Wine?"
BTW... may I recommend Winking Owl Shiraz?
Living in a cave, DW and I don't understand the fascination with fine wines. Am a bit embarrassed to admit amazement. So first... a history of wine drinking here in that other universe. Age 15... dandelion wine from a greenhouse owner for $.50 for a mason jarful. Age 18 to 20... Green Front (Maine State Liquor Store) w/borrowed license... $1.50 bottle of Chianti. Pre retirement years, whatever came in large bottles (Carlo Rossi) at home, and when we went out...
once in a while, whatever the house wine was.
Now... Winking Owl, or Oak Leaf... anything under $3. Not sure if my kids go for this, but they never complain when we have family meals. Bottles are getting classier now... no more screw off caps... real, plastic corks.
Was in our HyVee Supermarket the other day (similar to Whole Foods) and into the huge liquor section. So many wines..(lots of beers too)... I asked the manager "How many different..." The answer... 500 different beers, and 3500+ wines... not how many bottles... that many different... and, even more during the holidays.
Back to the Why. From what I hear others say, a $16 bottle of wine is okay. Not too much, Not too cheap. That's four 6 oz. glasses. Too expensive for this puppy.
I guess "taste", is a matter of "taste". For us, maybe a loss of "taste" has saved us a few bucks over the years. Never got used to sniffing, swirling, and sipping. Drinking wine is almost an afterthought... more appreciated for the warm cozy feeling it brings on.
I know I'm missing something great, as almost everyone seems to appreciate fine wines... Not knowing the difference must be a matter of genetics or some kind of sensory damage.
So, for you... "Why Wine?"
BTW... may I recommend Winking Owl Shiraz?