Cozy Up With a Glass of Wine and A Good Book
What is there to love about a good book? Just about everything. Picture relaxing before the fireplace or in your favorite chair, nuzzled up with a good read and great glass of wine against the cozy sounds of a crackling lo
g fire, being swept into an indulgent stupor. Drinking wine and reading go hand-in-hand but we think the two activities are actually one and the same.
Unwind into Another World
Much like a great wine, a good book has a dizzying effect on the noggin after a full day of activities. After you’ve knocked out your day of errands & work, you immediately stop into the wine store to end your day on a more soothing note. You let the vast selection of wines teleport you to the regions of France, Italy and Napa. Just as you peruse the isles of a bookstore, you ignore the woes that accompany life and slip into a world of calming compositions.
Perfect for Gifting
Be it Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, New Homes or just because, that shopping list you were supposed to have finished always seems to come to the very end of your timeframe. Between the activities for the kiddos and constant trips to the grocery store, dry cleaner and alike, you haven’t found the time to think of the perfect present. It’s a good thing that a great read or bottle of wine is a staple go-to gift. The key is identifying the best book characters and wine characteristics to suit the personalities of each grateful recipient.
‘Tis the Season
Just as the seasons change your taste for wine, so does it change your taste in books. Cold weather yields a somewhat more destitute mood. The snowy temperatures put you in the mindset for a richer read (think Doctor Zhivago). Like a good mystery novel or forlorn love story, a selection that takes on an austere tone pairs well with a darker red to reflect the intensity of the material. Whereas a lighter white complements a tail of summer romance or a lighthearted memoir, a smoky Malbec intensifies the plot twists of that suspenseful Stieg Larsson novel.
Great Conversation Starters
Whether it involves a popular New York Times bestseller or the new brand of vino that you just can’t put down, the topic of books and wine are always an easy and interesting conversation starter for any crowd. Recommending a revered read to your work pals or a new wine (like Mira) is a great way to make an impression on your boss or unfamiliar acquaintances. When citing wine ratings or a book critic’s reviews to support your suggestions, make every claim with a grain of salt, as everyone’s “taste” for a specific genre is different.
Fan Fare
Once you’ve discovered a wine that accentuates the best flavors of your favorite home-cooked meal, it’s hard to pick up anything else. You wonder what other enhancing effects that the winery’s other varieties can have on your palate. Before you know it, the majority of your cellar features reds and whites that share the same label. Just like the time you read your first book from your favorite author. You suddenly become a voracious reader and download his/her series of works in less time than it took to complete that assignment at work.
Take inventory of your book/wine library to see how they compare to each other. What other similarities can you draw between drinking wine and reading? Check out the other fascinating comparisons that this blogger makes of the two great pastimes.
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