I gave up drinking some considerable time ago and miss it not at all. Not sure exactly why I quit, but now I would quit based on alcohol being so bad for the body.
I would pair that lovely sauerbraten with a nice Arnold Palmer.
I second this. I used to enjoy bourbon, but now I have almost no taste for it, although once in a while I’ll have a single Old Fashioned when I’m out. I have an expensive bottle of bourbon in my basement that I’m going to sell because I would not get a thousand dollars of enjoyment out of drinking it.
In retirement I just have no personal justification or desire to have a drink to try to feel better, as I always feel much better than when I was stressed out from my job. I’ll occasionally have some wine with the neighbors in a social situation and when it’s paired with great food, but that’s about it.
"Now though, the younger generation doesn’t drink wine"...kids today...
Why don't winemakers product, and retailers sell, small-size sample bottles to encourage trying new things? People might happily buy a few $7 bottles, just to see what they like, who would be reluctant to buy $20 or $30 larger bottles.
I don't know the actual cost of bottles/bottling/packaging etc. There are boxed wines, but they aren't very good. I was with my mom today in Publix, and she wanted a Pinot Grigio. I found a nice screwtop one for $10 that was fine for what it was. Quaffing.
For last year’s family Christmas dinner I brought a Willamette Valley white Pinot that was a screw top and it was way better than all the higher priced corked wines we had. I don’t know anything about wine and was initially a bit bummed when I found out this wine was a screw top, but it made no difference.
The reason for the wine glut is the same as the reason Red Lobster is closing restaurants. People don’t have the money and they’re too deep into credit card debt to afford to spend it on these kinds of things.
Yes, pairing wine with food really makes both better. With spicy food or salmon, a dry Reisling or Chenin Blanc or even a rose is very good. I don't know how to pick rose wine though so that I don't end up with one that tastes like soda pop.
Living here in the Pacific Northwest has changed my whole view on pairing wine with food. Agree...I did not understand that part. Now I am getting it. Not an expert but when was learning how to drink with with food every a hard task to do! Wine production and consumption in this area is growing...at odds with the overall wine consumption chart. And we do not have the California crazies telling producers what to plant in this region. I agree that younger (Gen Z, Gen Y and Millenials) are drinking less wine and alcohol for that matter. I liked that article. Interesting read. Some day I will have to try this Screaming Eagle wine.
Having seen so many climate change hit pieces, one has to wonder just how the vineyards have anything to complain about? Hell, you're not supposed to be able to grow anything anymore, yet alone have a surplus.
CA wine industry will live, if the SF Chron writes a negative piece on them, you just know it will.
I had no idea that my cessation due to my spouse's cancer would have such a dire economic effect. Although, cocoa prices seemed to reflect my change in habits pretty closely....Should probably time my trades a bit better....
I gave up drinking some considerable time ago and miss it not at all. Not sure exactly why I quit, but now I would quit based on alcohol being so bad for the body.
I would pair that lovely sauerbraten with a nice Arnold Palmer.
JLM
www.themusingsofthebigredcar.com
I second this. I used to enjoy bourbon, but now I have almost no taste for it, although once in a while I’ll have a single Old Fashioned when I’m out. I have an expensive bottle of bourbon in my basement that I’m going to sell because I would not get a thousand dollars of enjoyment out of drinking it.
In retirement I just have no personal justification or desire to have a drink to try to feel better, as I always feel much better than when I was stressed out from my job. I’ll occasionally have some wine with the neighbors in a social situation and when it’s paired with great food, but that’s about it.
"Now though, the younger generation doesn’t drink wine"...kids today...
Why don't winemakers product, and retailers sell, small-size sample bottles to encourage trying new things? People might happily buy a few $7 bottles, just to see what they like, who would be reluctant to buy $20 or $30 larger bottles.
I don't know the actual cost of bottles/bottling/packaging etc. There are boxed wines, but they aren't very good. I was with my mom today in Publix, and she wanted a Pinot Grigio. I found a nice screwtop one for $10 that was fine for what it was. Quaffing.
For last year’s family Christmas dinner I brought a Willamette Valley white Pinot that was a screw top and it was way better than all the higher priced corked wines we had. I don’t know anything about wine and was initially a bit bummed when I found out this wine was a screw top, but it made no difference.
The reason for the wine glut is the same as the reason Red Lobster is closing restaurants. People don’t have the money and they’re too deep into credit card debt to afford to spend it on these kinds of things.
Money is one issue. The other is marketing. But changing regulation will change the price/quality relationship and it will change demand
Yes, pairing wine with food really makes both better. With spicy food or salmon, a dry Reisling or Chenin Blanc or even a rose is very good. I don't know how to pick rose wine though so that I don't end up with one that tastes like soda pop.
Small wineries don't work well in a world with mega retailers and 3 tier distribution. https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2024/07/us-distributors-awash-with-wine
AGREE; hammer meet nail. deregulate and see what happens
Living here in the Pacific Northwest has changed my whole view on pairing wine with food. Agree...I did not understand that part. Now I am getting it. Not an expert but when was learning how to drink with with food every a hard task to do! Wine production and consumption in this area is growing...at odds with the overall wine consumption chart. And we do not have the California crazies telling producers what to plant in this region. I agree that younger (Gen Z, Gen Y and Millenials) are drinking less wine and alcohol for that matter. I liked that article. Interesting read. Some day I will have to try this Screaming Eagle wine.
I used to frequent that shop in Geneva. Took many cases home from there. Taking to the owner was very educational.
(Off topic, but didn't know you lived in Geneva. Maybe my favorite town in Illinois.)
From 1993-2003. The wine guy was The Wine Seller, Robert Kovacs and he is still alive but retired....
Having seen so many climate change hit pieces, one has to wonder just how the vineyards have anything to complain about? Hell, you're not supposed to be able to grow anything anymore, yet alone have a surplus.
CA wine industry will live, if the SF Chron writes a negative piece on them, you just know it will.
I had no idea that my cessation due to my spouse's cancer would have such a dire economic effect. Although, cocoa prices seemed to reflect my change in habits pretty closely....Should probably time my trades a bit better....