I love writing this piece, but for some reason, I missed last week. It’s funny how you start something like this on your own (nobody pays me to write, at least not yet), and I feel guilty when I miss a week. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? It might have something to do with the book I’ve been meaning to write that sits unfinished on my computer. I will finish it, but every time I skip a self-imposed writing assignment, it makes me doubt that I will ever get it done. My wife Susie wants me to make a chapter (or book) out of Bits & Bobs. I think it’s a great idea, but in order to do that, I need to keep at my writing. The more you write, the easier it becomes (supposedly). I will finish the book, I can feel it.
Thanksgiving is almost upon us, and the task of buying wine for the meal looms over our heads. A lot of us will go to our old favorites. Some of us will seek advice from the local wine shop or from articles written about it online or in magazines (yes, people still read them). I personally like to experiment with wines for this occasion. A couple of years ago, I opened a bottle of Grenache for the meal and everyone loved it, so I’ve included this varietal in the mix of wines I open on Turkey Day. I always do a little research to see what others are suggesting. Recently, I ran across an article that suggested Sauvignon Blanc. That caught my attention because this is a varietal I’ve never considered for Thanksgiving. I shot a YouTube episode featuring Sauvignon Blanc which will go up tomorrow. I’m going to give it a try this year to see how it works. If you are like the thousands who go to Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, Pinot Gris or Zinfandel as your choice of wine for Thanksgiving, have some fun and throw something new in the mix to see how it works. You may be surprised at the results.
I am in the process of selecting my winery of the year for 2019. I think I have it locked down, but I am leaving my options open in case something is put in front of me that will change my mind. I don’t think that will happen, but I still remember last year when Ashley brought the Longship Cellar wines by my office late in 2018. I had a couple of wineries in mind at that point, but when I tasted the Longship Cellars line-up, I had no doubt in my mind who would be my choice for that year. Kyle and Cassie Welch are awesome people and Kyle continues to produce fantastic, high-quality wines at fair prices. If you haven’t tried Longship Cellars wine you are missing out. Who will I choose for 2019? I’m pretty sure of my choice, you will have to find out in December.
Cheers!
Stan The Wine Man
