What does a wine drinker do on St. Paddy's Day
03/14/2018
What is a wine drinker to do on St. Paddy's Day?
Wine drinkers are the best beer drinkers. Ask any winemaker and he’ll tell you it takes a lot of good beer to make a good wine. And because Americans like to stand in solidarity with the Irish and celebrate the death of Saint Patrick by drowning themselves in Irish beer, there’s surely room for the wine connoisseur to stick to his or her vinified guns and only drink wine on Saint Patricks’ Day.
Stop looking for four-leafed clovers and start popping corks.
If you are going out, walk straight into the fire: Find the rowdiest, loudest bar on the block, the one with beer scents wafting across the street, walk in with confidence and pull up a stool. Ask for the wine list. Say “Bring me your best Cabernet Sauvignon and put it in a beer mug.” The bartender will be impressed. Others will glance at their beer and wonder if they’re missing out. (They are: Wine is higher in alcohol by at least 8–10 percent ABV. Well done).
If you are looking for a wine to pair with corned beef and cabbage Syrah is the varietal that shines here. The lush smoky, earthy tones will bring to life the salty corned beef and make cabbage much more exciting to eat.
May your troubles be less and your blessings be more and nothing but happiness come through your door. – Old Irish Proverb
Post By:
Allison VanArnam