There are a few each year – months that include a Friday the 13th. I’m not that superstitious when it comes to the number 13. I think it’s because back in high school, I was ranked 13th in my graduating class and I experienced a lot of success from that, including getting into SUNY Geneseo. What’s more, I’ve never exactly had a “bad” day on Friday the 13th so it doesn’t scare me as much as it frightens some! So, today is Friday the 13th and it made me think about the kinds of “scary” wines you might try to celebrate.
- The wine that you don’t think you’ll like. Last night, I had a 2011 Tobia Seleccion Rioja that my husband purchased. We were both wary of me trying it because it includes the dreaded Garnacha grape, which I typically don’t enjoy at all. But, as a red blend, there was only five percent of Garnacha so I figured I’d give it a shot. Not gonna lie, I tasted it a little bit. The bitterness and sort of peppery mouthfeel was real. But, I didn’t hate it! I enjoyed a glass before bed and it wasn’t as “scary” as I thought. Try something you don’t think you’ll like; you might surprise yourself!
- The questionable wine. We’ve all done it. That one bottle that just sits there but probably shouldn’t. Or the wine that arrives after spending way too much time on the UPS truck. Or the wine that was stored improperly. It’s always a crapshoot when you open any bottle of wine, really, but when you know the path it took to your glass was tainted, it’s even more “scary.” Open that bottle. Take a sip. You just never know! And, it beats dumping a perfectly good bottle of wine.
- The wine you got wasted on last time. Those of us who have ever had too much to drink probably can name the exact beverage that did them in. And many of us can not only name it but will add that they can’t smell it or drink it without remembering that fateful night. But, these drinks come back to haunt us when we least expect it. Instead of turning up your nose, take a deep breath and sip. Nothing better than a nip of the hair of the dog that bit you!
Wine is never “scary” if you embrace the qualities that make it the mysterious liquid that it is. This Friday the 13th, step out of your comfort zone. Cheers!
I look forward to reading your blog every week! I know absolutely nothing about wine and dare I say I have never enjoyed drinking it, however, I have recently been branching out as an attempt to acquire a taste for it. You make a great point here in that we should step out of our comfort zone sometimes especially when it comes to giving things a second try. Maybe I will even try out some red wine tonight—I feel inspired!
I’m so glad I’ve inspired you! You’ll have to let me know, if you do try something and how you liked it! Cheers!