{"id":2378,"date":"2017-12-23T09:55:39","date_gmt":"2017-12-23T13:55:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=2378"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:34:44","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:34:44","slug":"festivus-2017-airing-wine-grievances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/festivus-2017-airing-wine-grievances\/","title":{"rendered":"Festivus 2017 &#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>Today, December 23, 2017, 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 here to air a few wine grievances. \u00a0We&#8217;re looking to make this our one post a year that&#8217;s not entirely positive. \u00a0So, sit back. \u00a0Pour 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-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>Lack of hashtags in posts on social media about wines, wineries, vineyards.<\/strong> \u00a0You see we&#8217;re big proponents of hashtags as a way to brand. \u00a0So, all you #NCWine folks out there, USE THE DANG HASHTAG!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Untrained tasting room staff.<\/strong> \u00a0There&#8217;s nothing worse than a tasting room staff who know nothing about the wines they are pouring. \u00a0We understand that getting good help can be difficult, but a poor experience affects your brand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Poor tasting glasses.<\/strong> \u00a0We&#8217;ll admit it. \u00a0We&#8217;re 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<li><strong>Too many wines on the list.<\/strong> \u00a0We see this all the time. \u00a0Wines lists with 10, 15 or even 20 wines. \u00a0We feel this is just too many to be able to focus on quality unless you have a large production staff. \u00a0So, scale it back. \u00a0You don&#8217;t need a new wine for every season.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wineries who aren&#8217;t forthcoming in where the grapes for their wine are sourced.<\/strong> \u00a0We like to know what we&#8217;re tasting and where it was sourced. \u00a0If you&#8217;re not using local fruit, admit it. \u00a0Don&#8217;t try to hide it.<\/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 tasting rooms.<\/strong> \u00a0This is probably our #1 grievance 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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parties of 6 or more in tasting rooms who have not called ahead.<\/strong> \u00a0This is annoying for tasting room staff and other customers. \u00a0If you&#8217;re in a group, be courteous! \u00a0Call ahead!<\/li>\n<li><strong>People who only drink dry wine.<\/strong> \u00a0You&#8217;re missing out on some really great sweeter wines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>People who only drink sweet wine.<\/strong> \u00a0Again, most of the wine world is not sweet. \u00a0You&#8217;re missing out on a lot more than those who only drink dry wine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2387\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T163822GMT-0500-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T163822GMT-0500-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T163822GMT-0500-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T163822GMT-0500-550x550.jpg 550w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T163822GMT-0500-470x470.jpg 470w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T163822GMT-0500.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>People who only drink Chardonnay or Cabernet or Merlot.<\/strong> \u00a0Give us a break! \u00a0We&#8217;ll try pretty much anything. \u00a0We&#8217;re all into to food and wine pairings. \u00a0Chardonnay with steak isn&#8217;t exactly the best match. \u00a0A big, bold Cab with sea bass probably doesn&#8217;t work so well either. \u00a0So, keep an open mind and try something different!<\/li>\n<li><strong>People who constantly bash muscadine wine.<\/strong> \u00a0We get it. \u00a0Muscadine wine is different. \u00a0There&#8217;s a distinctive foxy quality in a lot of muscadine. \u00a0We&#8217;re not big fans of red muscadine, but we won&#8217;t turn up our noses at it. \u00a0You shouldn&#8217;t either. \u00a0Find some that are well made. \u00a0Maybe one that isn&#8217;t so sweet and try it. \u00a0You might be surprised!<\/li>\n<li><strong>People who think all US wine comes from California.<\/strong> \u00a0Yes, California is responsible for 85% of the wine produced in the US, but if you&#8217;re only drinking Napa Cab, you truly are missing out!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2391\" src=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T164606GMT-0500-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T164606GMT-0500-300x196.jpg 300w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T164606GMT-0500-150x98.jpg 150w, http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/BIRU-WP-20171214T164606GMT-0500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>People who think cider is more akin to beer.<\/strong> \u00a0Repeat after us! \u00a0Cider is NOT brewed! \u00a0It&#8217;s fermented! \u00a0Thus, it is like wine! \u00a0Just because you often see is on tap doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s beer. \u00a0Wine can be served on tap too. \u00a0We&#8217;d like to see more of that!<\/li>\n<li><strong>People who think mead is more akin to beer.<\/strong> \u00a0Mead is honey WINE! \u00a0It&#8217;s fermented. \u00a0It&#8217;s typically bottled in WINE bottles. \u00a0If you&#8217;re drinking mead, you&#8217;re drinking WINE!<\/li>\n<li><strong>People who think all cider is sweet<\/strong>. \u00a0Cider can go the range from super sweet to super dry. \u00a0Again, don&#8217;t be afraid to try even if you don&#8217;t think you&#8217;ll like!<\/li>\n<li><strong>People who think all mead is sweet.<\/strong> \u00a0Just because mead is made from honey doesn&#8217;t mead that it&#8217;s all sweet. \u00a0Yes, it will almost always have a flavor of honey, but that&#8217;s different than sweet.<\/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 #2 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!<\/li>\n<li><strong>2017 wines that are already out for sale.<\/strong> \u00a0Harvest just happened a few months ago. \u00a0There are a few exceptions to this, but as a general rule, wine needs time to age, even white wines. \u00a0Don&#8217;t rush it out!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shiny black labels on a wine bottle.<\/strong> \u00a0They look great, but they&#8217;re very difficult when it comes to taking a picture of the bottle. \u00a0There are too many glares and reflections. \u00a0Matte is the way to go!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, that&#8217;s our list for this year. \u00a0Here&#8217;s hoping next years list is shorter! \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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, December 23, 2017, is the celebration of Festivus. \u00a0Created in 1966 by Daniel O&#8217;Keefe and 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