"Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music" - Ronald Reagan

source:donaldgruener.com

 
   First and foremost, this blog is an adventure. I am, by no means, a sommelier.  I am a graduate researching, wine loving, regular, ordinary joe; however, because I am a graduate student, I love to research (yes, I am an undercover nerd) and since I have finished my master thesis early...wine is my new topic of interest. In addition, I am currently taking a class on wine. Therefore, this blog serves not only as a reference for myself to remember and revisit but for anyone who is interested in the quest to better understand the world of wine and music. For a reference, I frequent Hugh Johnson's "Pocket Wine Book 2012" and even took it into Kroger the other day while I shopped for wine. It is a great little book, chalk full of wine talk, and it fits perfectly into my purse. I am in love.

   Today is my first blog and a good day to start at that. We just had our first snow storm of the year, needless to say, I have spent the better part of yesterday and today indoors. Last night as I snuggled up in my warm apartment, burning cinnamon bun candles (wonderful scent for the winter), I poured a glass of wine and increased the volume. Here is a wonderful combination that I experienced last night:
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Hue: Red
-Ravenswood
-Sonoma County
-Old vine
-Zinfandel
-Vintage 2008 (good year for California)
-Kroger: $15
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Tune: "How I Feel"
-Wax Tailor
-great way to end the night in anticipation for tomorrow
-Youtube Link: Wax Tailor
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Pairing: This vintage Zinfandel is very spicy, full-bodied, and full of berry undertones. It warms the body when the first sip is finished; a comforting feel for late, cold nights. In addition, I found this wine to pair well with dark chocolate (but what wine doesn't?). I found the low, raspy voice of Wax to be a wonderful paring to this song. The small clips of trumpets and drums created a wonderful jazzy feel and underground blues scene vibe. A great song to end a hard day at work or school.


I plan to add a pairing almost every night. Let the adventure begin.