At a recent event, a gentleman humbly recounted a story to me. He had been boasting of his impressive collection of Chateauneuf du Pape to a wine merchant, but upon revealing the vintages, he was dismayed to be told that all these prized bottles would now be past their best and he should have drunk them some time before. His wife shot him daggers over the waste of wine and money and he determined never to wait to open a “special” bottle again.
Now, each weekend, they pull a bottle at random from their cellar and enjoy it together. A lesson learned. Today is Global Drink Wine Day and this is the message I would like to convey to you: I would rather enjoy a beautiful bottle today than risk its ruination by time, especially as most wine released to market is made to drunk immediately or in the next year or so.
Global Drink Wine Day is a time to celebrate wine’s history, its importance in religions, traditions, culture and relationships and its health benefits. Yes, its health benefits. Read more: Best wine gifts: From top bottles to wine gadgets Particularly during this time when there are so many misleading click-bait headlines about alcohol’s negative impacts, it is important to retain a more considered and accurate view.
Certainly, alcohol is a form of toxin and in excess can be damaging. People also have different bodies and tolerances, just as with gluten and dairy. You must always bear your own health and wellbeing in mind; that’s why I gave ‘Try January’ a g.
