Wine Sunday

While most liquor stores in CT and RI either have limited hours or are closed on Sunday, this day of the week has become my time to research, browse, peruse, and use other methods to gain more knowledge about wine. I am wrapping up the excellent research book American Vintage by Paul Lukacs. His book chronicles the rise of wine in America, it's eventual demise due to prohibition and American culture, and its resurgence in the late 1970's. I thoroughly enjoyed the chapters focused and California, and especially the information on Robert Mondavi. Its a shame that the man who led American wine to where its is today has no ownership in his namesake's winery as well as his other ventures. Of course, the wine giant Constellation Brands that bought out Mondavi has recently acquired Canadian giant Vincor. One wonders how the small boutique and family run operations maintain their status in our capitalistic, dog eat dog, society. I also completed some other arrangements for our trip to Oregon and Willamette Valley in two weeks. I ordered a wine shipping kit for twelve bottles to supplement my carry-on wine tote for the trip. We currently have appointments at Patricia Green Cellars, Brickhouse, and Domaine Drouhin. There will be much to write about upon our return. Plus, I made a spectacular purchase today. But you'll just have to wait for its arrival to learn more! Till next time..."Life is too short to drink bad wine."--Anonymous