tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36593007.post6096569303139176184..comments2023-04-18T12:48:03.400+01:00Comments on Drinking Outside The Box: Let's parlais winespeakSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05264267954103466213noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36593007.post-85748913620084505852007-09-23T16:35:00.000+01:002007-09-23T16:35:00.000+01:00Absolutely - I'll be there. Despite it being hard ...Absolutely - I'll be there. <BR/><BR/>Despite it being hard work, it's a great learning opportunity for my WSET Diploma, a chance to meet interesting people and where else would I get the chance to taste so many wines in one place?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133552251209362331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36593007.post-19987822928454324702007-09-20T17:02:00.000+01:002007-09-20T17:02:00.000+01:00Colin, yes I am the IWC Simon Woods - will you be ...Colin, yes I am the IWC Simon Woods - will you be there for next year's tasting?<BR/><BR/>Glen, thanks for the comments. I'm sure there are several more we can think of given the correct vinous stimulation...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05264267954103466213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36593007.post-73734382046035337662007-09-20T12:04:00.000+01:002007-09-20T12:04:00.000+01:00Funny stuff! And oh so true. How about this one:Th...Funny stuff! And oh so true. How about this one:<BR/><BR/>They say: Expert blend of 60/40<BR/>They really mean: We threw together all our leftovers<BR/><BR/>and to expand on your own a little:<BR/><BR/>They say: We left a small amount of residual sugar to lift the flavour<BR/>They really mean: We added sugar<BR/><BR/>They say: We picked early to retain some acidity.<BR/>They really mean: We added acid<BR/>etc etc!!!<BR/>keep up the good workGlenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10193024215038437818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36593007.post-40993175052224570232007-09-17T13:48:00.000+01:002007-09-17T13:48:00.000+01:00Simon, what an excellent post. It has really made ...Simon, what an excellent post. It has really made me smile this dreary Monday morning. Your creativity deserves a wider audience to get the appreciation it deserves.<BR/><BR/>PS were you the Simon Wood who judged at the IWC? I was one of the staff.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133552251209362331noreply@blogger.com