Tuesday, April 12, 2005
A good ride and fine wine
Yesterday I installed some new tires on my Bajaj. The tires I had on there were Indian Longevity Specials. It is telling how far our society has come when even I, Mr. Cheapskate, does not even enjoy the value of free, long lasting tires. I did enjoy them for what they were, inexpensive alternatives to what originally came with the scooter. I bought some cheng shin tires that are much safer than what I had on there. The new tires served their purpose well, they took me to work and back home safe and sound with the shiny side up.
Now you may be wondering what a fine wine has to do with this post, and I will just have to tell you. Two years ago I made a blueberry wine and today I am enjoying the fruits of that labor. Through the aging process this wine has had multiple colors. It started as a dark blue, then went to a light purple then when I bottled it, the color was dark brown, not your typical color for wine, but the taste is just wonderful. The taste is raisiny, because of the raisins in the recipe, with dry sherry notes. The high alcohol lets you know its in the back of your throat, and the sweetness of the unfermented sugars slides gently on the tongue. Not bad for something that has been aging for two years.
Homemade wines can be tailored to your personal taste. I have started doing just that with the Bajaj, adding my own personal touches to it. One of these days I will buy some more ingredients and make another fine wine, maybe when I get the Riva going. Hmmm. ¶ 6:24 PM
Now you may be wondering what a fine wine has to do with this post, and I will just have to tell you. Two years ago I made a blueberry wine and today I am enjoying the fruits of that labor. Through the aging process this wine has had multiple colors. It started as a dark blue, then went to a light purple then when I bottled it, the color was dark brown, not your typical color for wine, but the taste is just wonderful. The taste is raisiny, because of the raisins in the recipe, with dry sherry notes. The high alcohol lets you know its in the back of your throat, and the sweetness of the unfermented sugars slides gently on the tongue. Not bad for something that has been aging for two years.
Homemade wines can be tailored to your personal taste. I have started doing just that with the Bajaj, adding my own personal touches to it. One of these days I will buy some more ingredients and make another fine wine, maybe when I get the Riva going. Hmmm. ¶ 6:24 PM
