It's no secret that a glass of wine can help you relax and find yourself at the end of the evening.  But does that still work when you dont know exactly what you are drinking?  Wine connoisseurs will swear by the WS (Wine Spectator) or RP (Robert Parker) 90+ wines but there are times when the act of closing of your evening with a glass of wine, even unknown by you, can be a pleasurable experience.

Recently, I met some old friends for a drink and when the kind waiter asked what I wanted, I simply said, bring me a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc.  I didnt fuss and fret over a wine list, contemplating what would be good, posh to order, or ever otherwise iconic to drink.  I had already made too many decisions in the day, I wanted someone to choose for me and quite frankly, wanted the luxury of having a glass of wine delivered to me, choice unknown.  I took a leap of faith in expecting something pleasurable.

It was then, that my waiter, no doubt recognizing the desperation for relaxation in my eyes....did exactly what he needed to do:  bring me a glass of wine, fine, light, crisp, and lightly fruity....the way I like my Sauvingnon Blancs.  And with the lovely summer breeze in the air evoking the smell of crisp apples, I found my pleasure indeed in the very first sip.  Wine is meant to be enjoyed and when you start out your evening with the very intention that you will enjoy whatever is brought to you, it is most likely that sheer pleasure will find you...no matter what you are drinking.  And that, my dear friends, is the true magic of wine.

Salute!

FWC