I was looking forward to this post regarding the Dallmayr wine and food event and I was happily rewarded, its always refreshing to read a blog where the bloggers as well as those being interviewed are "real".
In my different reading and studying about the wine world whether its a wine maker, an oenologist, wine critic, wine writer, sommelier, etc a recurring theme. As all the truly great ones seem to remember their roots and realise that they are carrying on a tradition that stretches back pretty much to the beginning of human history.
At the same time I think too much pandering or trying overly hard to be savvy and au courant can lead to making oneself a nuisance. The wise approach is to be respectful and curious about the wines, the philosophy and their approach, as that way you relate as not exactly equals but traveling companions on the wonderful journey of the world of wine.
Our city is having its annual wine fair at the end of the month, so looking forward to it. There probably won't be any mind-blowing Riesling or jaw dropping Spatburgunder, but all it should be educational and good fun.
Looking forward to everyone's else's comments on this interesting topic and your feedback.
humility is the key in the wine world
I was looking forward to this post regarding the Dallmayr wine and food event and I was happily rewarded, its always refreshing to read a blog where the bloggers as well as those being interviewed are "real".
In my different reading and studying about the wine world whether its a wine maker, an oenologist, wine critic, wine writer, sommelier, etc a recurring theme. As all the truly great ones seem to remember their roots and realise that they are carrying on a tradition that stretches back pretty much to the beginning of human history.
At the same time I think too much pandering or trying overly hard to be savvy and au courant can lead to making oneself a nuisance. The wise approach is to be respectful and curious about the wines, the philosophy and their approach, as that way you relate as not exactly equals but traveling companions on the wonderful journey of the world of wine.
Our city is having its annual wine fair at the end of the month, so looking forward to it. There probably won't be any mind-blowing Riesling or jaw dropping Spatburgunder, but all it should be educational and good fun.
Looking forward to everyone's else's comments on this interesting topic and your feedback.
Cheers!
Solomon Mengeu