First Post

The first post needs to be something different. So this will be different. I did not drink wine last night. I do most nights, but not last night. I had a gin and tonic. It was a new gin from the Anchor Steam Gin folks called "Genevieve." It was very unique as I have never had a gin of this type, apparently the predominant type of gin from the 18th Century (I read the bottle).

Worth a try, but I think that I like the now more "traditional" (odd to say but after more than a 100 years as the standard it does seem more traditional) than something much older made new again.

So why start a wine blog with a post about gin. Good query for anyone who stumbles upon this little experiment. It is because my enjoyment of wine is about trying new things, avoiding dogmatic views and remembering it is about a beverage primarily designed to enhance a meal. It is not about points, dollars per bottle, auction values, QPR or any of those other things. They come along with wine. I will write about them, noting points, how much something costs, etc. They are useful to inform about wine, but they do not define wine. You define wine. Yes, you! Why you? Because it is about enjoying a beverage, hopefully with friends and a meal.

Welcome to my experiment. I will be trying to post on what I drink mostly. I may add other thoughts from time to time, but success will be defined by those of you who read what I post, and maybe even comment if you choose.

Back in awhile.

leh