Now there's a blast from the past! Never did like his wine writing, but I suppose it is good to know such folks are (still) out there spewing such nonsense. While we all have friends/family members that we are fully aware are not into wine at a deeper level than $20 per bottle, the mindset that pouring anything more expensive (virtually anything produced here in the Willamette Valley) is a waste is doing a disservice to virtually every producer here in the valley. I mean, why get a more tasty organic free range bird when a Safeway frozen special will do? The good news is that Joel Stein has very little chance of crossing the threshold of my tasting room here in McMinnville, and I am happy not to waste my wines on his ungrateful palate.
Yes. But. His large, enthusiastic audience is filled with folks who might choose to investigate this thing called wine. And they may enter your tasting room. And they may experience a lightbulb moment. And for that, we thank Joel.
The fatal flaw in this sort of reasoning is of course that you deny yourself the pleasure of a first rate wine at Thanksgiving. To dismiss this annual family diner as some sort of low brow culinary non starter is to miss the chance for a sublime pairing such as Alsatian Pinot Gris and turkey leg. Brother, I've been there and it's a beautiful pairing. Pearls before swine are still pearls after all.
I'm disappointed, but not surprised, by Joel's promotion of cheap wine for Thanksgiving. The normalization of excessive drinking is a public health concern that deserves more attention. I can attest that it's possible to have a enjoyable and celebratory time without compromising one's values or well-being. I'd appreciate it if Joel could explore the intersection of wine culture and responsible drinking practices in future articles. The industry's silence on this issue is deafening.
It seems like the focus is often on responsible drinking rather than promoting healthy alternatives or acknowledging the existence of people who simply choose not to drink. While it's great that the industry has been working to address excessive consumption, let's not forget about those who are already making conscious choices to abstain from alcohol. I'm eager to see some innovative ideas and perspectives on responsible consumption that go beyond just drinking responsibly.
Now there's a blast from the past! Never did like his wine writing, but I suppose it is good to know such folks are (still) out there spewing such nonsense. While we all have friends/family members that we are fully aware are not into wine at a deeper level than $20 per bottle, the mindset that pouring anything more expensive (virtually anything produced here in the Willamette Valley) is a waste is doing a disservice to virtually every producer here in the valley. I mean, why get a more tasty organic free range bird when a Safeway frozen special will do? The good news is that Joel Stein has very little chance of crossing the threshold of my tasting room here in McMinnville, and I am happy not to waste my wines on his ungrateful palate.
Yes. But. His large, enthusiastic audience is filled with folks who might choose to investigate this thing called wine. And they may enter your tasting room. And they may experience a lightbulb moment. And for that, we thank Joel.
Bravo to Joel. And I support your theory that he’ll bring a few more people to the table.
The fatal flaw in this sort of reasoning is of course that you deny yourself the pleasure of a first rate wine at Thanksgiving. To dismiss this annual family diner as some sort of low brow culinary non starter is to miss the chance for a sublime pairing such as Alsatian Pinot Gris and turkey leg. Brother, I've been there and it's a beautiful pairing. Pearls before swine are still pearls after all.
This is exactly right, Larry. Moreover, why deny family and guests a great wine simply because they don't often encounter great wine?
I'm disappointed, but not surprised, by Joel's promotion of cheap wine for Thanksgiving. The normalization of excessive drinking is a public health concern that deserves more attention. I can attest that it's possible to have a enjoyable and celebratory time without compromising one's values or well-being. I'd appreciate it if Joel could explore the intersection of wine culture and responsible drinking practices in future articles. The industry's silence on this issue is deafening.
The industry has been addressing responsible consumption for decades.
It seems like the focus is often on responsible drinking rather than promoting healthy alternatives or acknowledging the existence of people who simply choose not to drink. While it's great that the industry has been working to address excessive consumption, let's not forget about those who are already making conscious choices to abstain from alcohol. I'm eager to see some innovative ideas and perspectives on responsible consumption that go beyond just drinking responsibly.