“The Artist started painting the Ancient Fire, inhaling the wine in search of philosophical beginnings…”
“Just like literature, wine takes time to learn. Before having access to the emotion of a stunning poem or to the vigor of a captivating novel, we all had to go through a long initiation. First, we need to learn the alphabet, the sound of each letter. In wine, that would be learning about the grapes and their characteristics. Then, once we master our letters, we need to learn the arrangements of letters, the pronunciation, the grammar, the structure of sentences. Now we can read. In wine, that would be the stage when we start noticing differences between two reds. You no longer drink wine: you start drinking this wine.”
“When it comes to picking wine and cutting through the marketing smokes, bottom line is: two things really matter. First is how the grapes were farmed, and second is whether or not you like it. The rest is vastly BS.”
“I Never Met A Malbec I Didn't Like”
Source: Exploring Wine Regions: Argentina
“There is something about this wine and a jungle river at dusk when thirsty animals approach to drink. Over there you’ll find some philosophical beginnings…”
Source: Talismanist: Fragments of the Ancient Fire. Philosophy of Fragmentism Series.
“The better a wine, the harder it is to describe, and the best are beyond words.”
Source: The Concise Guide to Wine and Blind Tasting: Combined Edition
“I believe you haven’t truly tasted Malbec until you do so, overlooking the vineyards from which it was born.”
“The marketing message is that women need to have a reason to drink, whether it’s girls’ night, a fancy occasion, or just getting through another day of exhaustion. It’s implied that we need permission to drink, as we do when we buy things.”
Source: Wine Witch on Fire: Rising from the Ashes of Divorce, Defamation, and Drinking Too Much
“Intense ruby hues and shadowy scents, exquisite notes of plum currant, sweet and full bodied tannins... an evening reminiscent of a pleasurable touch. Wine is so enigmatic that I can't help but feel enticed. Would a glass of this cure my writer's block or will I be rendered helpless and drown in sweet misery tonight?”
“There is no fine water, but plenty of fine wine.”
Source: OMSARUZ: Humorous tales from Oman, Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan