Comments on: Save the World: Drink Wine http://grapethinking.com/first-post Fusing Mind with Vine Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:02:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: A Bottle of GrapeThinking http://grapethinking.com/first-post/comment-page-1#comment-5779 A Bottle of GrapeThinking Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:55:34 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2006/10/14/first-post/#comment-5779 [...] back on our 3 years of blogging, from Ruarri’s First Post and all his amazing posts on wine as the elixir of life and a unifier of the world, to Jake’s [...] [...] back on our 3 years of blogging, from Ruarri’s First Post and all his amazing posts on wine as the elixir of life and a unifier of the world, to Jake’s [...]

]]> By: Becky http://grapethinking.com/first-post/comment-page-1#comment-5342 Becky Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:30:05 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2006/10/14/first-post/#comment-5342 I think you forgot about religious faith and practice. I haven't heard about any animals coming up with that one, so far. I think you forgot about religious faith and practice. I haven’t heard about any animals coming up with that one, so far.

]]> By: Becky http://grapethinking.com/first-post/comment-page-1#comment-6054 Becky Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:30:00 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2006/10/14/first-post/#comment-6054 I think you forgot about religious faith and practice. I haven't heard about any animals coming up with that one, so far. I think you forgot about religious faith and practice. I haven’t heard about any animals coming up with that one, so far.

]]> By: Our Sustainable Future http://grapethinking.com/first-post/comment-page-1#comment-4810 Our Sustainable Future Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:14:49 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2006/10/14/first-post/#comment-4810 [...] Ruarri and Jake, we’ve come a long way over the past few years since talking about how wine can save the world, and I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have such amazing partners and friends. What [...] [...] Ruarri and Jake, we’ve come a long way over the past few years since talking about how wine can save the world, and I can’t tell you how grateful I am to have such amazing partners and friends. What [...]

]]> By: justfoodnow http://grapethinking.com/first-post/comment-page-1#comment-4322 justfoodnow Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:32:12 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2006/10/14/first-post/#comment-4322 I can't agree with you more! I had a feeling of such joy reading your post now - excellent! I am food crazy and food without wine is simply not a consideration for me since I don't drink beer, except Koelsch. Water is okay - for the thirst, but good wine, a must. I think you write beautifully and really hope that the Masterclass (which would be a super experience) does not change your writing style. One of my favourite winemakers and the person that knows more about wine than anyone I have ever met anywhere in the world is one Thierry Fontannaz who is currently living in Cologne, Germany doing a stint as a wine buyer and developer of ranges to increase his already unbelievable knowledge base - and he never peppers his language with pompous language. Keep yours as it is and you will be a bi-weekly read for me at the very least. (Could give you his private email (after asking him, that is, should you ever need it.) For the record, I read Winecountry each time there is a new blog and that's where I got your details. So thrilled I did. I can’t agree with you more! I had a feeling of such joy reading your post now – excellent!

I am food crazy and food without wine is simply not a consideration for me since I don’t drink beer, except Koelsch. Water is okay – for the thirst, but good wine, a must. I think you write beautifully and really hope that the Masterclass (which would be a super experience) does not change your writing style.

One of my favourite winemakers and the person that knows more about wine than anyone I have ever met anywhere in the world is one Thierry Fontannaz who is currently living in Cologne, Germany doing a stint as a wine buyer and developer of ranges to increase his already unbelievable knowledge base – and he never peppers his language with pompous language. Keep yours as it is and you will be a bi-weekly read for me at the very least. (Could give you his private email (after asking him, that is, should you ever need it.)

For the record, I read Winecountry each time there is a new blog and that’s where I got your details. So thrilled I did.

]]> By: justfoodnow http://grapethinking.com/first-post/comment-page-1#comment-6053 justfoodnow Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:32:00 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2006/10/14/first-post/#comment-6053 I can't agree with you more! I had a feeling of such joy reading your post now - excellent! I am food crazy and food without wine is simply not a consideration for me since I don't drink beer, except Koelsch. Water is okay - for the thirst, but good wine, a must. I think you write beautifully and really hope that the Masterclass (which would be a super experience) does not change your writing style. One of my favourite winemakers and the person that knows more about wine than anyone I have ever met anywhere in the world is one Thierry Fontannaz who is currently living in Cologne, Germany doing a stint as a wine buyer and developer of ranges to increase his already unbelievable knowledge base - and he never peppers his language with pompous language. Keep yours as it is and you will be a bi-weekly read for me at the very least. (Could give you his private email (after asking him, that is, should you ever need it.) For the record, I read Winecountry each time there is a new blog and that's where I got your details. So thrilled I did. I can’t agree with you more! I had a feeling of such joy reading your post now – excellent!

I am food crazy and food without wine is simply not a consideration for me since I don’t drink beer, except Koelsch. Water is okay – for the thirst, but good wine, a must. I think you write beautifully and really hope that the Masterclass (which would be a super experience) does not change your writing style.

One of my favourite winemakers and the person that knows more about wine than anyone I have ever met anywhere in the world is one Thierry Fontannaz who is currently living in Cologne, Germany doing a stint as a wine buyer and developer of ranges to increase his already unbelievable knowledge base – and he never peppers his language with pompous language. Keep yours as it is and you will be a bi-weekly read for me at the very least. (Could give you his private email (after asking him, that is, should you ever need it.)

For the record, I read Winecountry each time there is a new blog and that’s where I got your details. So thrilled I did.

]]> By: J 2004 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir at ruarrirogan.com http://grapethinking.com/first-post/comment-page-1#comment-21 J 2004 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir at ruarrirogan.com Fri, 03 Nov 2006 01:14:48 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2006/10/14/first-post/#comment-21 [...] Thank you for your query about Pinot Noir (Link to Query)and I apologise for the late reply. Earlier in the year I was speaking to one of America’s foremost Wine Masters, Jay Youmans, who was commenting on the surge in Pinot Noir sales, which is undoubtedly linked to the movie Sideways. His theory was that one of the greatest reasons for this surge was that no one who had seen the movie could find a Pinot Noir that they liked! What is quite remarkable about wine is the way that people’s palates vary not only from person to person, but more profoundly, from country to country. For instance, gin sales in the United Kingdom would most probably be greater per capita than whiskey sales in the United States. This is partly due to post prohibition effects on the liquor industry, but as a greater implication Americans have a completely different palate to the British. Gin, has all the characteristics of Burgundy – its thin, full off herbal infusions and a little austere. Whiskey has all the characteristics of California Cab – its big, textured, aromatic and strong. Pinot Noir is far more complex with many dimensions and layers – and the more you understand it, the better it gets. I recommend you find a wine education class in your area and take a Burgundy Masterclass to appreciate the full experience. [...] [...] Thank you for your query about Pinot Noir (Link to Query)and I apologise for the late reply. Earlier in the year I was speaking to one of America’s foremost Wine Masters, Jay Youmans, who was commenting on the surge in Pinot Noir sales, which is undoubtedly linked to the movie Sideways. His theory was that one of the greatest reasons for this surge was that no one who had seen the movie could find a Pinot Noir that they liked! What is quite remarkable about wine is the way that people’s palates vary not only from person to person, but more profoundly, from country to country. For instance, gin sales in the United Kingdom would most probably be greater per capita than whiskey sales in the United States. This is partly due to post prohibition effects on the liquor industry, but as a greater implication Americans have a completely different palate to the British. Gin, has all the characteristics of Burgundy – its thin, full off herbal infusions and a little austere. Whiskey has all the characteristics of California Cab – its big, textured, aromatic and strong. Pinot Noir is far more complex with many dimensions and layers – and the more you understand it, the better it gets. I recommend you find a wine education class in your area and take a Burgundy Masterclass to appreciate the full experience. [...]

]]> By: Jake http://grapethinking.com/first-post/comment-page-1#comment-13 Jake Wed, 18 Oct 2006 04:22:25 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2006/10/14/first-post/#comment-13 I have never been much of a beer drinker... it makes me think of rednecks at the races and Homer Simpson...lol  I have always looked at drinking wine as being one of the more sophisticated, cultured past-times, but never really drew the connection between humanity and art. When you start talking about facism, I immediately think about Hitler, and how he ordered the burning of all of the books. On a side note, I have never read the book "Orchid Thief" but I did watch the movie "Adaptation"... loved it. I've always been a fan of Pinot Noir... any recommendations? I have never been much of a beer drinker… it makes me think of rednecks at the races and Homer Simpson…lol  I have always looked at drinking wine as being one of the more sophisticated, cultured past-times, but never really drew the connection between humanity and art. When you start talking about facism, I immediately think about Hitler, and how he ordered the burning of all of the books.

On a side note, I have never read the book “Orchid Thief” but I did watch the movie “Adaptation”… loved it.

I’ve always been a fan of Pinot Noir… any recommendations?

]]> By: Jake http://grapethinking.com/first-post/comment-page-1#comment-6052 Jake Wed, 18 Oct 2006 04:22:00 +0000 http://grapethinking.com/blog/2006/10/14/first-post/#comment-6052 I have never been much of a beer drinker... it makes me think of rednecks at the races and Homer Simpson...lol  I have always looked at drinking wine as being one of the more sophisticated, cultured past-times, but never really drew the connection between humanity and art. When you start talking about facism, I immediately think about Hitler, and how he ordered the burning of all of the books. On a side note, I have never read the book "Orchid Thief" but I did watch the movie "Adaptation"... loved it. I've always been a fan of Pinot Noir... any recommendations? I have never been much of a beer drinker… it makes me think of rednecks at the races and Homer Simpson…lol  I have always looked at drinking wine as being one of the more sophisticated, cultured past-times, but never really drew the connection between humanity and art. When you start talking about facism, I immediately think about Hitler, and how he ordered the burning of all of the books.

On a side note, I have never read the book “Orchid Thief” but I did watch the movie “Adaptation”… loved it.

I’ve always been a fan of Pinot Noir… any recommendations?

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