Even though this is a New York wine blog, non-NY wines do make their way into my cellar, into my glass and ultimately into my mouth. Wine Blogging Wednesday is often the reason, and May's edition (the 57th) of WBW, hosted by my friend Jeff at Good Grape, will force me once again to leave local wines for at least a day.
Jeff's theme is a good one:
Thematically, this month is intended to be broad while acting as homage to Robert Mondavi, the 1-year anniversary of his passing on Saturday, May 16.
Because Mondavi was such an inspiration physically, spiritually and philosophically to so many – both in the industry and to consumers, while acting as the forefather of the modern California wine movement, I would like for WBW participants to revisit a California wine that they have enjoyed, or have a particular fond memory of, and tell a story.
Simply, Mondavi promoted an air of inclusiveness, not exclusiveness, conducting many of his business practices around a philosophy of aiding other wineries in knowledge and practices to create a profile for California wine that would rival the world’s finest wines.
The easy route for this theme would be to taste a Mondavi wine, but I don’t think it’s a stretch to say that Mondavi would have preferred an air of openness. No good is accomplished by a singularity of purpose that acts as an exclusionary barrier for others.
Please go buy or pull from your stash, a bottle of whatever that California wine was that created a memorable chapter in your life, revisit the bottle, and share your story.
I don't have a Mondavi wine that inspired me or pushed me forward in my journey (obsession) with wine, but there are a few California wines that fit the bill. Stay tuned to see which ones and why.
Join us on May 13 as we celebrate the life of Robert Mondavi and the wines and wine industry he helped create.
I'd love to chime in on this one!
Posted by: Christopher Watkins | April 27, 2009 at 03:37 PM
I've got the perfect wine for this! Can't wait.
Posted by: Erika | April 27, 2009 at 11:45 PM
do you drive a big red pickup truck?
Posted by: Rowland | April 28, 2009 at 09:10 AM
Rowland: Nope...stalking me over the weekend? haha.
I drive a silver Dodge Caliber...so the rest of you can stalk me now.
Posted by: Lenn Thompson | April 28, 2009 at 09:11 AM
I did see a guy with family who looked a lot like you. but actully one of my best friends looks a lot like tyou too (and his brother, no suprise there).
Posted by: Rowland | April 30, 2009 at 11:31 PM
I don't understand. This blog is at least one month behind in announcing the new WBW topic, and www.winebloggingwednesday.org has not been updated since Feb 2009.
What's the best way of keeping up to date????
Posted by: Mairead | June 17, 2009 at 06:58 AM