Taste is one way to read the world — and narrate your story .
One wine that defies its expectations is the “ Gewurztraminer ” from Navarro out of Mendocino , California . ($ 25 . - navarrowine . com ) This dry wine seems richer and more “ off-dry ” just for its textural richness . Never mind the textbook lychee , yellow roses and bergamot impressions , those are all there — this wine is worth having a half dozen around so that the hearty bowls of Pho and buttery crab have a white wine go-to in the middle of winter .
Taste is “ visible ” everywhere . Clothes , music , cologne and diet — these all express taste . From one › s closet , choosing clothes for “ taste ” rather than feeling makes an intentional way to dress . Try this with the music you play and the wine you drink . Taste empowers more taste .
We learn taste the way we learned language — from our parents , friends , colleagues — then , with purposeful experience and literature to develop precision and breadth .
J . Lohr Valdiguié “ Wildflower ” ($ 10 . - jlohr . com ) from California is ripe , straightforward , berry fruity , juicy and just lip-smacking light red wine for the price . I am not even sure one would have to like wine to enjoy this wine . It ’ s that appealing .
Taste builds from attentive experience . Attentive experience comes from engaged participation . Engaged preparation arises from thoughtful preparation and reflection .
Alcohol is no friend to memory . A journal accompanies taste in wine , whisky or beer .
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