My First Sip
Having a baby is truly an incredible experience. Those who have gone through the process know what I’m talking about, and those who haven’t will hopefully have the opportunity to go through it one day. Dario is doing terrifically and, like his mama, has quite the appetite. I’m doing my best to satisfy his every desire. But, this is a blog about wine and wine-related matters, not about babies. Enough about Dario, let’s talk about wine.
After going nearly dry for nine months (yes, I did have a taste here and there – quality control measures, you know), I was suddenly able to have my first full glass of wine. Truthfully, I had not even thought about what that first glass would be. I already knew what my first dinner out would be (Masu sushi, since I couldn’t have raw seafood while pregnant), my first movie in a theatre (Sex and the City), and my first mixed drink (a gin and tonic at Masu, though I ended up sending it back because it was too strong; I think the bartender must have thought I was crazy since most people as for their drinks to be stronger, not weaker).
If I had put more thought into it, I probably would have selected 1999 Twelve Row Block Pinot Noir. Or maybe 2002 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir. Or even a 2003 Estate Cuvée Pinot Noir. But, I ended up grabbing the best looking bottle within easy reach: 2005 Dundee Hills Pinot Noir. It was quite tasty and just as good as I remembered it being. Soon thereafter, on a picnic in 90-degree weather with my mom and Russ, Russ treated us to a 2006 Estate Muller-Thurgau. Perfection in liquid form. Too bad we cannot make that anymore.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who has savored their first glass of wine post-pregnancy. If this has happened to you, write and let us know! What wine did you most look forward to having? I’ll hold out hope that for some of you, it was a glass of something made by Sokol Blosser.
Cheers!
Alison
P.S. Dario is now 8 weeks old. Big brother Twix (white poodle) is getting used to his new diaper duty. Although he really misses his daily trips out the winery. Hang in there, Twix, we’ll be back at work soon though!
