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Apr '08

Compliments from a winemaker

When one’s husband is a winemaker, one sometimes receives compliments in the following manner.

Rob: It’s maturity. The tannins are falling out.
Me: As long as I don’t become flabby. ((This is an actual wine term))
Rob: No, I think you still have structure.

4 Comments »

  • http://everythingsun.blogspot.com Mike F

    If I was told the tannins are falling out I’d schedule an appointment with my doctor. Winemaking seems like hard work, but I’m sure it’s very rewarding as well.

    • http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

      It means that I’m not as rough and coarse on the palate as I once was.

      When he was at the winery full-time, Rob had an extremely nice structure, with a firm body, though perhaps a bit inelegant on the nose and tired at the finish.

  • http://everythingsun.blogspot.com Mike F

    I need to learn how to speak “wine.” It sounds nice no matter what you actually mean. :)

    • http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

      Sometimes it can also sound just silly.

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