Having a glass of house wine brings memories of my trips through Italy and France, where house wine is the most common wine ordered on all menus. The anticipation and mystery of drinking an unknown brand and unknown varietal can be both overwhelming and wonderful for wine professionals. I for one, normally look for a wine that suites my mood or the food I’m having at the time. Perusing and studying the list wherever I go is a must. But last night, when I saw vino “de la casa”, I thought, “time for a break.”
A feeling of relief came over me. Instead of increasing my expectations for an expressive varietal, concentrated blend, or young fruit forward wine, my expectations subsided. Wine became a drink, a beverage and not some nectar of the Gods. And surprisingly, it was great!! I didn’t worry about the glass I drank out of, swirling, sniffing or swishing. I just had a glass of wine, and found that in one of wine’s purest forms–table wine–there is still much pleasure to be derived.
Anuva prides itself on selecting ultra-premium micro-produced wines. But this wine lover will also leave room for simplicity, home and relaxation.
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