When I learned that my college was offering a course on wine, I couldn't be more excited. Wine has always been one of my favorite choices of drink (and not just when I'm trying to look classy in front of important adults).
I think the first sip of wine I ever had was at age 15. My mom was relaxing on the couch after a hard day at work and I couldn't help but wonder what was inside the fancy tall glass she was holding. I asked for a tiny sip-and immediately regretted my decision. I thought it was sour and bitter and definitely not what I envisioned the fancy adult drink to be like. I made a face and wondered how adults did this all the time and actually enjoyed it.
As I grew older, my tastes began to develop. I soon became a "Barefoot Moscato" girl and didn't really notice I was drinking liquid sugar. I definitely stuck to the whites and never dared to try the red wines my dad would drink with his dinner. While studying abroad in Europe last semester, I was determined to "do as the Romans do" and actually become educated on what wine is. For my friend's 21st birthday, we decided to venture out to the Tuscan country side to do a wine tour. I tasted about 12 wines, learned about the wine-making process, and tasted italian appetizers during a pairing. It was wonderful in every way except the fact it was over a year ago and I don't remember what I learned.
Me in Chianti, Italy (I am in the middle).
A picture from the wine and food pairing.
Over the past winter break I went to a local winery called Paradise Springs in Northern Virginia. Thanks to my notes app on the iPhone, I wrote that I really liked the Cabernet Souvignon (a red..whaaaa?). I also really enjoyed a sweet white called Sommet Blanc.
Overall, I love wine and tasting wine, but I don't know wine. I want to be able to get to a point where my choices at restaurants come naturally without having to look at my "notes" app, talk to others about my preferences and learn about viticulture as a whole. This blog will serve as a platform for my opinions and experiences during my time in Geography of Wine.
I hope you all enjoy and please feel free to comment/like anything! I would love to hear input from other users.
Kayley
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