I learned two things today. First thing – if you live near a University don’t go to the wine store on a Thursday night. Thing two – if you are in a wine store don’t listen to college kids recommending wine to their friends. They are not the discerning demographic group. I should have known that from the kid purchasing a bottle of vodka and a 6 pack of Miller Light cans – but that’s not even what tipped me off. It was a conversation that I overheard in the aisle next to me.
“Girls’ Night Out is a great Rosé” was the comment that almost made me drop my imported British beer. I really think we need to change our entire Education system. Girls’ Night Out is NOT a great rosé – neither is the Girls’ Night Out Sangria in a 1.5 mL bottle. Girls’ Night Out may be tasty, it may be a great value, it may even be cute – but we do need to educate our youth in the ways of wine. Muga and Gran Fuedo are great Rosé wines – as is practically anything from Provence – but a wine with a pink sundress on the label is not an indication of a great wine. Sorry girls – but I hope you did have a nice girls’ night out .
September 2nd, 2011 at 10:51 am
Travis, That is a brilliant post. Period.
September 2nd, 2011 at 11:24 am
I have two words for you…
“It’s Miller Time!”
September 5th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
I get it – they don’t leave much room for improvement starting at “great”! Good, better, best – and perhaps based on your recommendation – starting with poor or average! Kids nowadays!
October 6th, 2013 at 5:18 pm
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