Comments on: Wine Blog Wednesday #43 - Comfort Wines http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/ A blog about the wines of Spain and Portugal Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:49:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: WBW #43: Rioja Reserva http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69662 WBW #43: Rioja Reserva Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:52:34 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/03/05/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69662 [...] posted the round up of WBW #43, and it is a fun survey of what makes a “comfort wine.” This entry is my [...] [...] posted the round up of WBW #43, and it is a fun survey of what makes a “comfort wine.” This entry is my [...]

]]> By: WBW#43 Round-up: Comfort Wines! | winelifetoday.com http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69656 WBW#43 Round-up: Comfort Wines! | winelifetoday.com Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:28:01 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/03/05/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69656 [...] Ryan and Gabriella go down the path that Marcus started and suggest that “comfort” of wine suggests the characteristic of the wine and therefore there are several that fall in that class. That wine that is just plain good and allows you to enjoy what makes you happy rather than think about the intricacies of the wine are what you’re looking for. Nice post, definitely worth a look. Roija brings Hank from Honest-Foods back to a time when he was first venturing into wine. When things seemed simpler as each and every bottle he opened (from Roija) was solid. I think we all have a similar memory. Its runs like that which spark our collective passion and we end up spending the rest of our lives in pursuit of more runs of that nature! Hank breaks out a nice 2000 Herederos del Marques de Riscal Riojo Reserva which sounds like something Ryan would enjoy because, according to Hank, “It lets you do the thinking; all it does is listen.” [...] [...] Ryan and Gabriella go down the path that Marcus started and suggest that “comfort” of wine suggests the characteristic of the wine and therefore there are several that fall in that class. That wine that is just plain good and allows you to enjoy what makes you happy rather than think about the intricacies of the wine are what you’re looking for. Nice post, definitely worth a look. Roija brings Hank from Honest-Foods back to a time when he was first venturing into wine. When things seemed simpler as each and every bottle he opened (from Roija) was solid. I think we all have a similar memory. Its runs like that which spark our collective passion and we end up spending the rest of our lives in pursuit of more runs of that nature! Hank breaks out a nice 2000 Herederos del Marques de Riscal Riojo Reserva which sounds like something Ryan would enjoy because, according to Hank, “It lets you do the thinking; all it does is listen.” [...]

]]> By: Dave Chouiniere http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69294 Dave Chouiniere Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:10:18 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/03/05/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69294 I hope you never get burned out on wine, especially after marithon tastings like you described in this post. I really enjoyed your description of a "comfor wine." How do you sustain your love for wine when you have to work with it so much? I think it would be great to work in the wine field, but fear it might get old if I was exposed to it all day. How has this worked for you? I hope you never get burned out on wine, especially after marithon tastings like you described in this post. I really enjoyed your description of a “comfor wine.” How do you sustain your love for wine when you have to work with it so much? I think it would be great to work in the wine field, but fear it might get old if I was exposed to it all day. How has this worked for you?

]]> By: Bill http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69283 Bill Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:45:53 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/03/05/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69283 Hey Ryan, Nice thoughts. You are basically describing the wine I have every night with dinner. However, if I was forced to narrow it down a bit, I would choose an aged Bordeaux. That's what a cellar is for. BTW, what are the '94 Ports going for in Oporto? Or the '63's for that matter? If you can score an older port for a reasonable price, pick one up for the gite, please. Hey Ryan,

Nice thoughts. You are basically describing the wine I have every night with dinner.

However, if I was forced to narrow it down a bit, I would choose an aged Bordeaux. That’s what a cellar is for.

BTW, what are the ‘94 Ports going for in Oporto? Or the ’63’s for that matter? If you can score an older port for a reasonable price, pick one up for the gite, please.

]]> By: Anna http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69272 Anna Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:41:20 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/03/05/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69272 Ryan I enjoyed reading your post and loved your 3 line description of a comfort wine it says it all. Many times i find that my comfort bottle of wine disappears very quickly, 'cause when i am in for a "comforting" wine i really, really enjoy it and it's very quickly gobbled down.... Ryan I enjoyed reading your post and loved your 3 line description of a comfort wine it says it all. Many times i find that my comfort bottle of wine disappears very quickly, ’cause when i am in for a “comforting” wine i really, really enjoy it and it’s very quickly gobbled down….

]]> By: Gabriella Opaz http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69254 Gabriella Opaz Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:10:32 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/03/05/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69254 Amy, I completely hear what your saying, as there is always a little joy to be found in deciphering a puzzle. For me, it's more based on my intention behind sitting down with a glass of wine. If I let myself go, not feeling that impending pressure at times to analyze and critique, I enjoy picking out specific flavors, notes and nuance. However, if I see the glass of wine in front of me as a chore, an obligation, suddenly...wine tasting loses its charm and becomes a "have to" rather than a "want to". Fortunately, the "have to" scenario is the exception and not the rule, and more often than not, wine is just my nectar of life! Amy, I completely hear what your saying, as there is always a little joy to be found in deciphering a puzzle. For me, it’s more based on my intention behind sitting down with a glass of wine. If I let myself go, not feeling that impending pressure at times to analyze and critique, I enjoy picking out specific flavors, notes and nuance. However, if I see the glass of wine in front of me as a chore, an obligation, suddenly…wine tasting loses its charm and becomes a “have to” rather than a “want to”. Fortunately, the “have to” scenario is the exception and not the rule, and more often than not, wine is just my nectar of life!

]]> By: amy http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69253 amy Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:43:19 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/03/05/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69253 Lovely post. I understand what you mean about it being a state of mind. But also in response to Erika's comment, I sometimes find comfort in those things that make me think just a little. Not required, but optional. I can't be bored. That's what real comfort is for me. Lovely post. I understand what you mean about it being a state of mind. But also in response to Erika’s comment, I sometimes find comfort in those things that make me think just a little. Not required, but optional. I can’t be bored. That’s what real comfort is for me.

]]> By: Erika http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69249 Erika Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:49:35 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/03/05/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69249 What a lovely post, Ryan. And akin to what I said in my WBW as well, comfort wines shouldn't make you think! What a lovely post, Ryan. And akin to what I said in my WBW as well, comfort wines shouldn’t make you think!

]]> By: Movies and Film Blog » Wine Blog Wednesday #43 - Comfort Wines http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69248 Movies and Film Blog » Wine Blog Wednesday #43 - Comfort Wines Wed, 05 Mar 2008 02:23:54 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/03/05/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69248 [...] Catavino put an intriguing blog post on Wine Blog Wednesday #43 - Comfort WinesHere’s a quick excerpt [...] [...] Catavino put an intriguing blog post on Wine Blog Wednesday #43 - Comfort WinesHere’s a quick excerpt [...]

]]> By: Media Districts Entertainment Blog » Wine Blog Wednesday #43 - Comfort Wines http://www.catavino.net/blog/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69242 Media Districts Entertainment Blog » Wine Blog Wednesday #43 - Comfort Wines Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:32:19 +0000 http://www.catavino.net/2008/03/05/wine-blog-wednesday-43-comfort-wines/#comment-69242 [...] Catavino added an interesting post today on Wine Blog Wednesday #43 - Comfort WinesHere’s a small reading [...] [...] Catavino added an interesting post today on Wine Blog Wednesday #43 - Comfort WinesHere’s a small reading [...]

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