Ryan over at catavino.net commented here about our post on drinking at Twisted Oak. I felt the comment deserved a full post in reply:
First, is "not drinking terms for dismissal?" I'd say not so much terms for dismissal as grounds for concern - an intervention may be called for!*
I have heard that beer-wine expression many many times - I had not heard it specifically attributed to the French, but OK. I expect the ancient Greeks and Romans also shared much beer when making wine in the hot Mediterranean sun.
I can assure you the relationship applies here, and then some! (Demonstrating the sheer enjoyment of beer at Twisted Oak in the photo are Dick and Ron Tanner of Tanner Vineyards.)
Beers and ales I can recall from the 2006 crush include Sierra Nevada Pale, Heineken, Newcastle Pale, and Guiness Stout. I can also recall seeing Alaska Pale and our local favorite Snowshoe Snoweizen.
Making wine here also takes a fair amount of reposado tequila in the form of margaritas - but only on special milestones or we'd all be dead. Still, I feel we are one up on the French on this one.
Oh, and I did once find a six pack of Bud in the fridge. I'm afraid I had to take names...
cheers! - j
*: Lest you think we are drunken sots here at Twisted, I want to reassure you we are respons... oh heck, you'll think what you want anyway!
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