Culinary Inflection Point

I am not much of a wine drinker, or rather more accurately, I am not a wine connoisseur. All wine was binary, either it was drinkable or not. Spending more money for the same category was a waste of money. There seems to be a glut of drinkable wines less than $10 a bottle. I am sure I have offended many who think differently, much like anyone who says spending money on better food is a waste since McDonalds has a dollar menu.

We received a bottle of wine for our wedding from some friends. We uncorked it last night since our steaks on the grill menu seemed to need some excitement. After the first sip, it was clear there was a new wine category emerging. Something beyond drinkable, something flirting with "holy crap, that is really good". Indeed the bottle of Grgich Hills 1997 Cabernet was incredible. We began savoring each sip, and the wine was the highlight of the meal, perhaps even the highlight of the day. I can see why people buy expensive wine and hold them for special occasions.

There might be some questions from readers looking at the Biscotti in the picture. The Biscotti dunked in wine after dinner is an incredible tradition I have picked up from my wife's family. Thanks to Noni for the wonderful Biscotti!