Wine is such a simple yet complex entity.Throughout history the grape has played an important part in establishing cultural identity and smoothing political paths around the world.Diplomacy owes a lot to the imbibing of the local grape, whether in Italy, France,Spain, South Africa, Australia, Greece, Argentina, Chile, or the United States.
As a relatively new wine lover my journey towards developing an interest in wine came with sampling Chilean wines at a local restaurant on Long Island. If memory serves, it was a Sauvignon Blanc, Casa Lapostelle ,that garnered my attention and rave reviews in the mid 90's. I think prior to that I had been drinking an inexpensive vintners such as Santa Rita, as well as, Concho Y Toro chardonnay. I enjoyed those two, however the Casa Lapostelle stood out and began my wine tasting and buying that continues today.
An ode to the joys of drinking wine.
Friday, May 4, 2007
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