Welcome to the start of my wine blog for Geography of Wine! I
am very excited to be taking this class and look forward to learning more about
the world of wine, as I know very little about it.
Growing up, I was surrounded by alcohol (mostly beer) at
family gatherings and summer barbecues, but never much at home. My dad isn't
much of a drinker at all, but my mom likes a glass of wine every now and then. Watching
her open a bottle around dinner time, I have come to recognize some names that
appear on bottles like 'Merlot' and 'Cabernet Sauvignon,' but never really new the
meaning behind them.
Since becoming of age, I have familiarized myself with a variety
of alcoholic beverages. Generally, I prefer a good beer. However, I still haven’t
had a huge exposure to wine. I have had glass a couple of times for dinner occasions, but knew nothing of the wine served.
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| Cheers! |
Throughout the semester, I hope to learn more
about the variety of wines and grapes. Reading the label on the bottle isn't enough, I want to understand the label on the bottle. I am also excited to adventure into the
art of wine tasting and hope to develop a sophisticated palate.
I signed up for Geography of Wine for two reasons: (1) it's my last semester, and I haven't taken
a class taught by Professor Boyer; and (2) to quench my thirst for knowledge with
wine.
