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Two kinds of "wine"
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jeff_duntemann posted a rant (his term) about wines and what makes a good one. Basically, Jeff likes semi-dry (AKA "sweet") wines. Wine snobs don't, and look down their noses at people who do.
I happen to like sweet and dry wines. The only types of white wines I buy are sweet varieties, like Gewürztraminer or Riesling. (A good Riesling and a grilled pork chop are to die for.) I also agree that most barbecued food tastes better with sweeter wines. But I also appreciate a good Cabernet with a steak. The bottom line is, drink what tastes good to you, and don't knock others for what they drink.
In other "wine" (or more accurately, "whine") news, the Washington Post is running a series of stories on Vice President Cheney. Part One, up today, is unfavorable, and full of Republicans taking shots at the VP. Don't get me wrong - I'm no fan of Dick Cheney. However, I wonder how much of the article is fueled by the kind of whining one gets from rats fleeing a sinking ship.
jeff_duntemann posted a rant (his term) about wines and what makes a good one. Basically, Jeff likes semi-dry (AKA "sweet") wines. Wine snobs don't, and look down their noses at people who do.I happen to like sweet and dry wines. The only types of white wines I buy are sweet varieties, like Gewürztraminer or Riesling. (A good Riesling and a grilled pork chop are to die for.) I also agree that most barbecued food tastes better with sweeter wines. But I also appreciate a good Cabernet with a steak. The bottom line is, drink what tastes good to you, and don't knock others for what they drink.
In other "wine" (or more accurately, "whine") news, the Washington Post is running a series of stories on Vice President Cheney. Part One, up today, is unfavorable, and full of Republicans taking shots at the VP. Don't get me wrong - I'm no fan of Dick Cheney. However, I wonder how much of the article is fueled by the kind of whining one gets from rats fleeing a sinking ship.
