At some point during the Chilean food and wine demo, the wine ambassador made an interesting observation about Pinot."I always tell women, it's just like us," she said. "It's complex, sensitive, tender and hard to grow."
Sound familiar? It's like in the movie Sideways, where the main character's personality bears a striking resemblance to the profile of his favorite vino. I have to say, I've never been a huge fan of Pinot Noir. So it got me thinking. What does that say about me?
Over time, my appreciation of different wines has evolved, and more recently I've become a big fan of heavier, richer reds. My favorite, the Chilean signature grape Carmenere. Some Wikipedia research showed that Carmenere favors a long growing season in moderate to warm climates (Kind of like me). The vines do poorly if introduced to rain (As do I). It blends well with some other grapes, but stands just as well on its own (Sounds familiar). Carmenere is known for its rich, intense colors and flavors that range from full fruity to spicy and smoky. Despite its boldness, Carmenere is still softer and gentler than some other reds.
Hmmm... Maybe there's something to this. What's your wine type?
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