Happy B-day to WTG. Happy B-day to WTG, Happy B-day to WTG, Happy B-day to YOU!
OK, that is out of the way. I tend to I shy away from b-day attention, but hey, a Wine Tasting Guy only turns 21 (yeah, right) once right?!?!?
Anyway, I attended a wine tasting tonight, and it was my favorite kind. It was an ISRAELI WINE tasting at the as of yet not opened 92Y Tribeca. I poured wine at the event and it was FABULOUS! People at the event were “WINE CURIOUS”. I did get some requests for “white wine” or “red wine” or “the best wine”, but for the most part, people were engaging me in conversation about the wine. Where did it come from (Israel), what region (most from Galille, but some from Golan), what grapes were used (Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Viognier, etc.)… YES, there were some people who just wanted to drink, but that is OK. I busted balls – made all the people who asked for white pronounce “VIO-GN-IER” before I poured them anything (actually pronounced VEE-OAN-YAY). Speaking of Viognier, the Galil Mt. 2007 Viognier was the hit of the event. I was told by more than a few people that it was the best wine of the night. I went through 3 bottles of the Viognier before finishing 1 bottle of anything else I had.
But seriously, it was a very productive tasting. Many of the people were sincerely curious as to the varietal, origin, winery, etc. They also wanted to know where they could find the wine. Some were truly upset that they could NOT buy some of the wine poured at the event on the spot. I had to explain to them that it was illegal to sell to them and they would have to buy it at their favorite wine shop. But overall, people were happy to engage the WTG in conversation about GOOD, ISRAELI wine. And I was thrilled to be able to oblige.
Happy Israeli Wine Tasting!
WTG
Tags: Israel, wine tasting
Happy Birthday!
Sounds like a great wine tasting-
Best wishes
Howard
Happy Birthday! We are only days apart here…who knew.
Sounds like a great tasting for you and it’s nice to engage in conversation with folks who appear to not be there to just get smashed!
Happy Birthday!!!
You’re a leo too! I should have guessed, you’re pretty cheery and bright, just don’t take all my sunshine, ok? 😉
Maybe you can “sell” a ticket, then they can exchange the ticket for the wine. That is how Brooklyn brewery, PS1 and lots of venues get around “selling” alcohol. Good luck 😉
Leo power.
Thanks for your well wishes. Wild how my best blog buddies are each LEO’s too! Happy B-days right back at ya!
WTG, happy birthday. Was the wine tasting a fund raiser of sorts, or was it an opportunity for the israeli wine company to strut its stuff? Were there other people, companies represented? By the way, are you working on any new articles for the newspaper set?
good luck, WTG