Now... onto my palate...
Having been drinking wine fairly seriously for more than thirty-five years, this is where and how my palate has changed.
- Started with Lancers and Mateus (sweet, pink, spritzy)
- Moved to Boone's Farm Apple and Strawberry (sweet, high alcohol)
- Fell in love with American Cabs and Chards. (late '70's started working in restaurants)
- Learned about Bordeaux and Burgundy (early ‘80's, started collecting because they tasted much better with a little age on them)
- Love of California Cabs and Chards bloomed through the ‘80's
- Through the ‘90's, trips to France, Italy and Spain influenced my taste in food and wine.
- In 2000, I discovered excellent wines from Australia, which marked my last love of highly extracted, high alcohol wines. To me, it became too much.
- Discovered outstanding Argentina wines that tasted so much like expensive Bordeaux and Tuscans at a much better price.
- These days, American Sauvignon Blanc, Italian Reds, and Argentina Malbecs are my daily wines of choice. Little or no aging is required and they will match with almost everything from Lobster to Steak to Homemade Italian tomato sauces. Life is better than ever.
The good news is that it's your journey. My tastes have changed many times. Let me know about yours. I plan to be around for another 30 years.
In Vino Veritas,
Michael
