Wine Touring
My parents were in town this last weekend, and we visited a few wineries while they were down. We did a small tour last time they were here as well, and I have to admit these wine tastings are a great time.
I never really thought I’d enjoy wine tasting. I very much like to drink wine, but I’ve never been any sort of connoisseur. I don’t know much of the wine-making process, and when trying to pick out the subtle nuances in the flavour the closest I usually get is ‘a hint of grape’, so I figured a tasting would be wasted on me.
Turns out it’s a fantastic way to spend a sunny afternoon. You get to drive through interesting countryside, spend time in vineyards, learn about and discover new wine, and come home with armfuls of booze. What more could you ask for?
I definitely recommend anyone with even a passing interest in wine go out and visit a local winery. I think I might try to join a tour for an afternoon while I’m in Florence at the end of the month.
Very cool. I’d be down for this type of thing. Sounds like a fun time.