08/23/07 Memories

Welcome to Vine to Wine this is your host Linda Moran. This week we are answering questions from the email. A listener writes to ask "What is your most memorable moment in the wine business?" My most memorable moment since I have been involved with wine? That is so unfair  we are talking about over twenty-five years! There have been too many wonderful memories and so much more to come. I think when I was in Germany tasting Riesling and I realized how little I knew and went on to discover I was in love with Riesling was a big aha moment for sure. I realized then - when you have an open mind and are totally open when you are tasting wine - the rewards are many. I have also been the recipient of many wonderful moments when teaching a class and watching the light go on for a student. I don't know if much can beat that. I also remember trying to find my way with a chef to a perfect flavor pairing as we tweaked a recipe to match it to a wine  learning and practicing until wine became a passion is what I have loved. And most of all - the people  I have met some extraordinary people. I have yet to meet a person in the wine and food industry I didn't like (a few have become snobs  but hey that's not my fault). Most of all I am looking forward to the many memorable wine moments that lie ahead. Remember to send your wine questions to Linda at Vine to Wine dot net and thanks for joining me on today's Vine to Wine.