Wine References and Reflections

Diversity of thought improves our lives —a focus on superficial differences divides us.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Blending and service bring balance to marriage and fine wine.

Diary of my preparations for taking the Wine Scholar Guild Alsace Master Level Program exam.

Tasting, comparing, and pairing wine and food depends upon our perceptions, experience-based preferences, and the mood/occasion

We seek to satisfy our passions and our social, economic. and coping needs.

Winemaking can be too minimalist because decay can be too rapid.

Evidence that you once knew something about it

Berry and wine color are not black and white (or red, pink, orange, and white).

Trésors de Champagne (Champagne Treasures), known as Special Club, has a wonderful tasting room in Reims, near the Halles Boulingrin market.

"Honest opinions, though, can easily congeal into personal dogma." http://www.andrewjefford.com/wine-and-astonishment/

Useful concepts but moderation is required for balance

Fine wine, like fine food, is about fellowship.

My wine journey