Making Art, Making Wine
Silent prayers were present as I unpacked my suitcase. I was concerned about the condition of a few art pieces I bought from The Attic Gallery in Vicksburg, MS, including a painting that I had to take home because it’s plagued my thoughts since I first saw it. I wrapped and taped the pieces in bubble wrap and put them in a box, surrounded by clothes and other items.
Also inside the box was the bottle of 96 Ridge Monte Bello. The sommelier and I decided it probably wasn’t ready yet, even though splits age faster than 750 ml bottles. We figured the vision of drinking that highly-regarded concoction would be incentive for us to stay friends for a few more years. The thing is, though—it made perfect sense to pack the bottle among wood, ceramic, and stone. Because wine is art, too. Just as an artist chooses the canvas, the colors, the brushstrokes, a winemaker chooses style, oak or steel, how much Merlot and how much Petit Verdot.
You can collect both and spend on either a range from very little to insanely high. At least with the art, I don’t have to rely so much on my memory, as it will still be there. Maybe that’s why I started seeking it out more. But don’t worry. It’s in addition to wine, not in replacement. I can get over drinking some of my investments.
wine collecting, art, 96 Ridge Monte Bello
….Farley Walker
January 5th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Great parallel you’ve drawn. I actually enjoyed your post so much, I linked to it from my art blog.
I recently started drinking wine (health benefits). This site seems like a great resource.
January 5th, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Tom, I’m glad you enjoyed it so much. And glad to help spread the wine love, as usual.
May 10th, 2007 at 7:42 am
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