RED VERSUS WHITE
This is a pure competition.
When you think of the colour palate you don't really think about competition - you think about 
contrast, continuity, and shades, but not a competition. Yellow doesn't really compete with brown, does it? But, outside of the colour wheel isn't life filled with a million little (or big) competitions? Who is going to the get the raise first, who is going to get that promotion, who owns more, who does more or who gets the last glass of wine. Competition is really everywhere, happening everyday.
Sometimes the worst competitor is you. You may have high expectation of success, for your
relationship, your friendships or you and your job. Your own high personal expectations mean you compete against yourself. You work hard and play hard. You challenge yourself to cross the finish line faster than anyone, even if there is no one running against you. This is what I like to call healthy competition.
Ok, healthy competition I get it. Now what? Well now we are going to digress
the Red VS White campaign. With elections around the corner and decisions about to be made, it is time we sat down and discussed a true competition. When people ask me if I like white wine better than Red, or if I like red better than White, I always say "No, I like them both the same, and besides I never turn down a glass of wine", but I am truly going to test that theory. What do I like better, Red or White Wine? Besides a little healthy competition never hurt anyone? :P
Red Wine
Ok so I do love red wine that is for sure, but here the exact things I like...
contrast, continuity, and shades, but not a competition. Yellow doesn't really compete with brown, does it? But, outside of the colour wheel isn't life filled with a million little (or big) competitions? Who is going to the get the raise first, who is going to get that promotion, who owns more, who does more or who gets the last glass of wine. Competition is really everywhere, happening everyday.Sometimes the worst competitor is you. You may have high expectation of success, for your
relationship, your friendships or you and your job. Your own high personal expectations mean you compete against yourself. You work hard and play hard. You challenge yourself to cross the finish line faster than anyone, even if there is no one running against you. This is what I like to call healthy competition.Ok, healthy competition I get it. Now what? Well now we are going to digress
the Red VS White campaign. With elections around the corner and decisions about to be made, it is time we sat down and discussed a true competition. When people ask me if I like white wine better than Red, or if I like red better than White, I always say "No, I like them both the same, and besides I never turn down a glass of wine", but I am truly going to test that theory. What do I like better, Red or White Wine? Besides a little healthy competition never hurt anyone? :PRed Wine
Ok so I do love red wine that is for sure, but here the exact things I like...
- I like the dark fruit, smoky, tobacco, and leather smell when it enters my nose the second you pour it into your glass and dig your nose right into the glass. So good.
- I like the decanting part of red wine, even though you can decant some white wines, red wines
are much more fun to look at and to watch come to life. - I love the way it makes feel to drink a glass of red. I love how red wine just warms my blood and pairs perfectly with a hot date and chilly November night
- I enjoy the velvety taste in my mouth of a great satin and silky red wine.
- I love how it looks completely authentic in the glass and reminds me of something out of a history, very historical
- Red wine goes great with Food
- The Big glasses that come with Big Red wine
- Has the ability to take the edge off after a stressful day at work
- I love Pinot Noir... by far it is the Ultimate Red... in my Opinion
Things I don't like about red wine:
- It stains cloths - trust me I have spilled my fair share of clothes
- It stains teeth - however I have found a cure - Listerine Whitening Strips - my new favourite find, are great for red wine drinkers, and far surpass the other tres horrible whitening strips.
- it stains my nice white table - I have to use over and over the Lysol with Bleach (another fav product, especially when it comes to wine)
- Somestimes it can be too dry and not so yummy after a few sips
- Stains your lips - but if it matches your lipstick, it could be a good thing
- Red wine reminds me of communion
Favourite Red Wine (s):
1- Trius Red - If you have tried the Trius Red, you understand.
Click here to buy Trius Red
2- Wayne Gretzky Merlot
White Wine
What I like about the world of White Wine (from here on referred to as WWW):
1- Trius Red - If you have tried the Trius Red, you understand.
Click here to buy Trius Red
2- Wayne Gretzky Merlot
White Wine
What I like about the world of White Wine (from here on referred to as WWW):
- It is the most refreshing drink available to man (& woman)
- Rieslings (especially reserves) have earned my gold medal. They are my Top dog of white wine.
- I am building a place in my heart for Chardonnays (especially Reserves)
- I love giving a bottle of white, especially a good bottle. People are always stuck on red wine for some reason, and whites are so diverse that sharing and teaching should be expected.
- I love the screw top on many white (and red for that matter). Using a corkscrew is very romantic, but sometimes I just like to get her open.
- I love that a bottle (or 2) of white wine and 4 girls, can have the best night ever!
- It doesn't stain. sorry red, but sometimes you suck.
- I love Riesling, if I were a wine I would be a Riesling
What I don't like about White Wine:
- I am not such a fan of Gewurztraminer, still haven't found one I honestly have loved and would buy again. Sorry G!
- Chilling wine takes time, sometimes a glass of wine is needed right now, not 20 minutes from now. And if you don't have a wine fridge (which I am guessing is about 90% of the population) you're sol.
- The chilled section of the LCBO honestly sucks. Limited chilled availability can wreck my day.
- To fully enjoy the wine you need to drink them out of very dainty, glasses, sometimes I pour my white wine into my sweet red glasses - Chardonnays work well in them anyways - especially the Reserves.
- It has a stigma of being not overly Male Friendly, because apparently some guys are afraid of white wine. Seriously, Suck it up boys.
Favourite White Wine
- Peller Estates Private Reserve 2007 Riesling - click here to buy Peller Estates Riesling
- Henry Pelham Chardonnay Reserve - click here to buy wines from HoP
So the competition comes to a final match. Who is going to win, Red or White? I guess the winner is dependant upon mood, environment, associations, experiences recommendations and well, taste buds. So overall, I think I'm still tied in my love affair with both Red an White wine. I think the only solution is the drink more of both (and some Rose) for more long term research ;P
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Cheers
ange
September 7, 2008
