wiegie Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 (edited) While I understand the "progression" theme, I think it is less important if we are not talking about tastings in a single evening. Therefore, I would like to propose that we alternate between white wines and red wines for our weekly (Tuesday night, 9:00 CT chatroom) tastings. I just think I will go nuts if I have to wait more than a month to taste reds. (I just like reds a lot more than whites). We can still do the progression thing, just in two tracks--one red and one white. Thoughts? edit: changed time from 9 et to 9 ct..... Edited December 1, 2005 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 (edited) i am actually pretty flexible about this thing.... Advantages of split progression (whites then reds): - really see the difference in textures and flavors of the whites, then reds Disadvantages of split: - boredom - dislike of whites (hard to wait) Advantages of staggered progression (1st white, 1st red, etc): - introducing new flavors - variety Disadvantages: - may forget characteristics of previous track (white or red). i'll go with the flow, just think we'll get more out of going one then the other....... Edited November 30, 2005 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 i prefer reds by a mile, too. but still, i sorta like the idea of the more gradual progression better than jumping around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 FWIW, I don't think you have much to worry about in terms of a logical progression of wines. The tasting, afterall, are a week apart so it's not as if you're really going to be able to compare the wines all that closely to the last tasting. I'd think the advantages of keeping everyone interested far outweigh the notion of some overall progression of the tastings. Think about all the things, wine, beer, booze, food, etc. that you're going to have tasted in the 6 days between each tasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I have no problem with alternating each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Just name the darn wine already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 FWIW, I don't think you have much to worry about in terms of a logical progression of wines. The tasting, afterall, are a week apart so it's not as if you're really going to be able to compare the wines all that closely to the last tasting. I'd think the advantages of keeping everyone interested far outweigh the notion of some overall progression of the tastings. Think about all the things, wine, beer, booze, food, etc. that you're going to have tasted in the 6 days between each tasting. 1181847[/snapback] i disagree. a wine a drank a week ago is going to be a lot fresher in my memory than one i drank two weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 well, it was just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Doesn't matter to me. I'm going to drink quite a few bottles between our weekly tastings anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 either way is fine, but i think we need to decide...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 either way is fine, but i think we need to decide...... 1183368[/snapback] we can stick with the original plan since Az has strong feelings about it. But, could we please not keep adding whites to the list. (I think that Pinot Grigio idea was a drunken mistake :oldrazz: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 (edited) Also, we could add Beaujolais as our first red. Edited December 1, 2005 by wiegie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 we can stick with the original plan since Az has strong feelings about it. But, could we please not keep adding whites to the list. (I think that Pinot Grigio idea was a drunken mistake :oldrazz: ) 1183440[/snapback] hehehehe.... i was thinking about adding a muscat at the end of whites, and a port at the end of reds.... maybe we do both at the very end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyb7 Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 riesling has me by the balls right now....dunno why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 we can stick with the original plan since Az has strong feelings about it.1183440[/snapback] where'd you get that idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 hehehehe.... i was thinking about adding a muscat at the end of whites, and a port at the end of reds.... maybe we do both at the very end. 1183462[/snapback] My wife was asking me the other night why we weren't doing Ports. I'm a HUGH port fan. One of the local wineries here (Mount Pleasant) makes an excellent port and I'm holding every year since '85. I also have quite a few other port as well. I'd be interested in spearheading that tasting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 where'd you get that idea? 1183788[/snapback] well, you posted twice in this thread arguing for keeping the current progression, I figured that meant you felt strongly about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.