{"id":10616,"date":"2021-12-23T03:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T07:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=10616"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:36:34","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:36:34","slug":"in-the-wine-light-festivus-2021-airing-of-wine-grievances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/in-the-wine-light-festivus-2021-airing-of-wine-grievances\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Wine Light &#8211; Festivus 2021 &#8211; Airing of Wine Grievances!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2380\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171212T171238GMT-0500-300x188.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171212T171238GMT-0500-300x188.png 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171212T171238GMT-0500-150x94.png 150w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171212T171238GMT-0500-1024x640.png 1024w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171212T171238GMT-0500.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the Wine Light today, December 23, 2021, is the celebration of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Festivus\">Festivus<\/a>. \u00a0Created in 1966 by Daniel O&#8217;Keefe and popularized during an episode of the hit TV show, Seinfeld, Festivus is celebrated with Feats of Strength and the Airing of Grievances. \u00a0So, in that spirit, we&#8217;re back for the fourth year to air a few wine grievances. \u00a0This is our one post a year that&#8217;s not entirely positive. \u00a0Many of these grievances are repeats from previous years, but there are a new one or two and some updates. \u00a0So, sit back, pour a glass, and read on!<\/p>\n<p>These are in no particular order:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10617\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/download.jpg\" alt=\"No Free Time Meme\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/download.jpg 225w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/download-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Too Busy<\/strong>. \u00a0Our lives in 2021 were just too busy with other obligations to have much time for visiting wineries and posting about them.\u00a0 2022 doesn&#8217;t appear that it will get a ton better, so bare with us as we do the best we can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2386\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20170719T160438GMT-0400-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20170719T160438GMT-0400-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20170719T160438GMT-0400-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20170719T160438GMT-0400-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20170719T160438GMT-0400-1104x1104.jpg 1104w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20170719T160438GMT-0400-912x912.jpg 912w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20170719T160438GMT-0400-550x550.jpg 550w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20170719T160438GMT-0400-470x470.jpg 470w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20170719T160438GMT-0400.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Too many hashtags or using hashtags that don&#8217;t apply. \u00a0<\/strong>This still gets on our nerves. \u00a0You don&#8217;t need 14 million hashtags on your post especially if they&#8217;re hashtags no one else uses. \u00a0And just because you&#8217;re drinking wine in a given region, that doesn&#8217;t make it a regional wine. \u00a0So, don&#8217;t post about the Apothic Red you&#8217;re drinking in Charlotte and call it #NCWine. \u00a0Wine is about a sense of place. \u00a0Apothic Red&#8217;s place is not in your wine glass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2840\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/your-wine-is-30-a-bottle-youre-making-me-drink-out-of-a-2-glass-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/your-wine-is-30-a-bottle-youre-making-me-drink-out-of-a-2-glass-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/your-wine-is-30-a-bottle-youre-making-me-drink-out-of-a-2-glass-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/your-wine-is-30-a-bottle-youre-making-me-drink-out-of-a-2-glass.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Poor tasting glasses.<\/strong>\u00a0 We&#8217;re still glass snobs. \u00a0Please no glasses with the &#8220;lip&#8221; around the rim. \u00a0These just don&#8217;t show wines well. \u00a0Upgrade the glass and the experience!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10144\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-3-300x225.png\" alt=\"Just say no to stemless wine glasses\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-3-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-3-150x112.png 150w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-3.png 491w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stemless glasses<\/strong>. \u00a0Some people love them. \u00a0We hate them. \u00a0You&#8217;re constantly holding your glass by the bowl and then warming the wine with your hand which can then affect the taste. \u00a0Stick with a stemmed glass which brings us to our next grievance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10025\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Add-a-heading-2-300x300.png\" alt=\"The Incorrect &amp; Correct Way to Hold a Wine Glass\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Add-a-heading-2-300x300.png 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Add-a-heading-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Add-a-heading-2-150x150.png 150w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Add-a-heading-2-912x912.png 912w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Add-a-heading-2-550x550.png 550w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Add-a-heading-2-470x470.png 470w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Add-a-heading-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Holding a wine glass improperly.<\/strong> \u00a0You should hold the glass by the stem. \u00a0We did a whole <a href=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/there-really-is-a-right-way-to-hold-a-wine-glass\/\">blog post about it<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2841\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/images.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/images.jpeg 299w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/images-150x84.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 299px) 100vw, 299px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Fruited&#8221; wines.<\/strong>\u00a0 We&#8217;re still wondering why do we need pomegranate, green apple, cranberry, cherry, pineapple and umpteen other fruits added to our perfectly fruity grape wines? \u00a0Wine grapes produce wines with an abundance of fruit flavors. Let the grapes speak for themselves. \u00a0And if you want a fruit wine, then just make it from fruit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3152\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Unknown.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Unknown.jpeg 259w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Unknown-150x112.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wine slushies.<\/strong> \u00a0Seriously, why is this still a thing? \u00a0Ok, maybe in the summer then it&#8217;s 95 degrees and 10,000% humidity, but wine is already extra calories, do you really need all that extra sugar?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2389\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T164305GMT-0500-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T164305GMT-0500-300x168.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T164305GMT-0500-150x84.jpg 150w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T164305GMT-0500.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Children in at wineries and vineyards.<\/strong>\u00a0 It&#8217;s sad that this is still an issue. \u00a0This is our #2 grievance (behind being too busy) if we had to rank them. \u00a0Children can&#8217;t drink. \u00a0Don&#8217;t bring them with you to a winery. \u00a0Wining is an adult thing and many of us wish to adult in peace and quiet. \u00a0But, please bring your well behaved dogs and cats. \u00a0We love pets!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2393\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20160915T200259GMT-0400-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20160915T200259GMT-0400-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20160915T200259GMT-0400-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20160915T200259GMT-0400-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20160915T200259GMT-0400-912x912.jpg 912w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20160915T200259GMT-0400-550x550.jpg 550w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20160915T200259GMT-0400-470x470.jpg 470w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20160915T200259GMT-0400.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Farm to fork restaurants who don&#8217;t have local wine on their lists.<\/strong> \u00a0This is probably #3 on our grievance list right after the kids at wineries. \u00a0Don&#8217;t call yourself a farm to fork locavore restaurant if you don&#8217;t have local wine on this list. \u00a0There&#8217;s just no excuse! \u00a0And make those wines available for pick up for those who don&#8217;t want to eat inside a restaurant right now.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, that&#8217;s our list for this year. \u00a0And keeping with this theme, leave us your comments of what&#8217;s your grievances are. \u00a0Just avoid personal attacks.<\/p>\n<p>Cheers and Happy Festivus for the rest of us!<\/p>\n<p>#InTheWineLight #Festivus<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Wine Light today, December 23, 2021, is the celebration of Festivus. \u00a0Created in 1966 by Daniel O&#8217;Keefe and popularized during an episode of the hit TV show, Seinfeld, Festivus is celebrated with Feats of Strength and the Airing of Grievances. \u00a0So, in that spirit, we&#8217;re back for the fourth year to air aContinue reading &rarr;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2381,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[405],"tags":[305,365,307,253],"class_list":["post-10616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-our-thoughts","tag-festivus","tag-festivus-2021","tag-grievances","tag-wine","has-thumb"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10616"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10616\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10626,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10616\/revisions\/10626"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}