We enjoyed a bottle of 1991 Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon during the holiday season. Considering it was 18 years old and kept in basically optimal conditions, it held up quite nicely: dark cherry, plum and raisin-y fruit flavors with a hint of vanilla on the finish. It was not super rich like some older Cabernet’s would be, but was fine.
The most interesting thing about the wine was to think about what has happened in the 18 years that it rested in the bottle. Most definitely, the idea of blogging about it was still many years away. Some of the other significant changes in the past 18 years include things such as an increase in the use of mobile telephones; expansion of the World Wide Web; hybrid vehicles; an increase in the use of solar power; and too many new gadgets to include in this short blog. Not to mention the change in the English language. Nowadays, one can Google just about anything using a smartphone to learn about how to reduce a carbon footprint or eat like a locavore while on a staycation. And while on a staycation, one can Tweet about it, update Facebook, and blog about it to the world wide web.
But not only have there been dramatic technological advances and additions to the English language since 1991, we also saw a rise in artisan wine and cheese production. Enter Pairings Wine & Cheese! There is no doubt that there were small producers of fine wines and cheeses prior to 1991, but the choices were limited. We consider ourselves to be the fortunate ones to be able to offer to you such a great selection wine and cheese from around the globe. And to be able to tell you about using the social networks of Facebook, Twitter, and blogging.
What’s the first thing you think of when you think of the changes in the past 18 years?
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