| Fooled by or Fools for their Glassware | | | | By: Michael Pinkus | << back  Page 2 of 2 |
Right now you are probably thinking I’m so full of beans that my eyes are brown – well they are brown, but that is a natural occurrence and has nothing to do with what I have told you above. And nor do I have stocks in either Riedel or Spiegelau … I just want you to enjoy your wine drinking from now on. So here is your mission, if you decide to undertake it. The next time a glassware tasting by Riedel, Spiegelau, Ravenscroft or any other quality stemware manufacturer is being held, attend … don’t pay an arm and a leg for one – many of them are free (they want you to buy the glassware afterall). Keep an open mind, though a closed one works too, because they’ll open it for you. If you get nothing from it then at least you got to drink a few good wines and you got off the couch and out of the house for a few hours – but, if you truly taste the difference, if you are so convinced you end up buying a set, all that I ask is when you first hoist your new glasses that you at least drink to my health and happiness, because somewhere I am doing the exact same thing. Cheers.
About the Author:
Michael Pinkus has had a 20-year love affair with wine. In early 2005, he decided to leave a career in radio (writing and broadcasting) and combined his love for writing with his passion for wine to become the head-writer and all around Grape Guy for OntarioWineReview. His mission was to forge out and bring Ontario wines into a more positive light, not just for fellow Ontarians, but for Canadians and other wine lovers the world over. Through his writing, it is his desire to educate, inspire and encourage others to grow their own love and enthusiasm for wine. His reviews and recommendations about Ontario wines and wineries are insightful, heartfelt, passionate and appealing and have won him a loyal readership in Ontario and worldwide. It is not unusual to find Michael touring around the wine regions of Ontario, hanging out at local events or checking out other winemaking areas. His unique take on the wine world around him can enhance your enjoyment of wine with family and friends, and will put you in the know.
As the head-writer OntarioWineReview.com Michael publishes a bi-weekly newsletter full of informative reviews and articles about the Ontario wine scene. He has also given seminars at various events such as the Lake Erie North Shore International Wine Festival and the London Wine and Food Show. You can also catch his On the Road with the Grape Guy blog – in which he reviews events he attends and his Vintages Report blog – where he reviews the current offering from the LCBO Vintages catalogue. Finally, Michael also hosts a weekly wine review podcast (accessible through his website) – combining his love for wine with his love of his own voice.
Michael is also a member of the Wine Writers Circle of Canada.
Website URL: www.ontariowinereview.com
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