What an unbelievable area! I don’t think there is a more beautiful synergy of nature and civilization in the entire world other than possibly Cape Town, South Africa… check out the pics below. Even more, it just so happens that these are two of the best grape growing regions in the world.
San Francisco Bay (taken from Telegraph Hill)
Cape Town, South Africa (taken from Table Mountain)
As a wine novice and an energized entrepreneur, my life in the wine world began this past week. The excitement that traveling and soaking in what life has to offer is absolutely priceless. Even more, the wine industry and the people that gravitate to it are just awesome. There is a camaraderie among its participants and even competitors that truly brings out the human element in all of us and bonds us together.
I’ve mentioned them in a previous post, but this past week I had the fortune of meeting and hanging out with the fine people at Inertia Beverage Group. They’re sharp, smart, competitive, but best of all they’re great people that really care about making a positive change. We all shared a common vision of changing this industry for the better by not just helping people do there jobs easier, but by using wine as a unifier among people. “Water separates the people of the world, wine unites them.” Paul, I hope you’re cool with me snagging your quote… it’s right on the money.
For the change that I want to see made in our world, and the action that needs to take place to see that change, I don’t think there is a better industry to be involved in than the wine business. How about we calm down on the kegging and Jager bombs and toast to a better life with a smooth glass of vino. Trust me, you’ll feel the love.
