My Valentine to Wine
Wine, when we first met, I blew you off. On my trip to Europe in high school, I took tiny sips of you, not really giving you a chance. And then later, I drank watered-down versions of you that came in a box, some of which were pink. But when I finally came to my senses, you absolutely blew me away with your beauty and your strength. I wanted to read about you, to google you after our connection, the seduction. I wanted to try more of you.
In the beginning, I only liked you for your brawn–your Cabernets and Zinfandels, and soon Petite Sirahs. I realized how well-traveled you were, and we soon discovered Australia and Italy. Eventually, though, I would be able to see your lighter side, as I fell for your Rieslings and discovered how well Sauvignon Blanc went with the salads I adore. I would come to see how much a labor of love Pinot Noir was, before that movie, thank goodness.
Because I promise you this. I will never jump on any bandwagon when it comes to you. I will never pay attention to the parts of you that others find most attractive, unless that’s how I feel about you, too.
I say all this because we’re coming up on our ten-year anniversary. You’ve been there for the good times: birthdays, graduating from college and grad school, published poetry, this job. You’ve also been there for the bad: the break-ups, magazines’ rejection letters, nights when I didn’t know anyone here. I always had you. You drove across the country with me, waiting patiently as I got lost somewhere in Arizona, listening to me curse while driving through the windy passes of California, calming my nerves at the end of the trip.
You always seem to know exactly what I want. Bubbles to celebrate, something strong to numb when needed, the perfect match to my meal, and everything in between.
Wine, you’re the best Valentine a girl could have…
love letter, Valentine’s Day, wine
….Farley Walker
February 14th, 2007 at 10:39 am
Farley, love this post. Very sweet and well written. Have a Happy Valentines day.
February 14th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
Farley, yours are sensitive and lovely sentiments. Wine - it really is a love affair, isn’t it?
Now please tell me that you’re outside enjoying this beautiful day and not working at the winery.
February 14th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
I love it! So much I went through the registration process and voted to prove it! =)
Happy Heart Day to you, Farl!!!
February 14th, 2007 at 3:38 pm
Brava!!
February 14th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Thanks, all (especially Dawn for all the trouble). Hearts back at you. And Russ, you’ll be happy to know I just got back from a nearby park.
February 14th, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Great post, Farley! Put a huge smile on my face!
February 15th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
That was awesome. Very soulful.
February 15th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Poetry…