I thought while this is closely related to the "Why Red" topic, it is a different subject and may even be worthy of a Poll?
I'm a Brisbanite and find that my indulgence is influenced to a large extent by the weather, mood, drinking alone or in company, etc.
How often did you enjoy a bottle of wine in good company, only to be disappointed when you bought the same wine later?
Those aspects don't appear to have been considered or commented on to any extent in any Forum I visited over recent years. My cellar (about 1400 bottles) is about 75% red, the balance whites, sparkling and stickies. That, for my taste, is 'balanced' and accommodates most of my "mood" swings, etc.
What's better than a beer before, during and after mowing the lawn? I got a big yard!
And it's beer when I am in a foul mood (Broncos getting beaten
), no good wasting good wine when the mind is vengeful and tastebuds shot.
Feeling on top of the world on a warm day, I find a bottle or two of champers called for or a fresh Riesling or even the odd SSB. I find Chardies, especially the heavier oaked ones, food wines. Some exceptions there.
Our cooler days (no winters in Brisbane over recent years) are definitely 'red' days; before, during and after dinner and between meals. I frequently chill my reds (a few ice cubes in a wine cooler will do the trick, too much ice 'freezes' it). Some of my friends thought this weird but soon saw the light.
A nice sparkler and stickies are year round propositions. I recently ventured into the sparkling reds arena and am rueful I didn't do so earlier. Credit card - watch out.
A particular hard working week/day sees a bottle of 98 Chalambar and 97 Mountain Blue opened on the bench. I wouldn't appreciate champers tonight and don't have the taste for any whites. Mood affected tonight's decision.
And later tonight, Go the Broncos, or it'll be beer tomorrow; but up to midday only
And, everything tasts better when you are celebrating....
