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Golf & Wine : A Perfect Pairing
Certain things just go together.
Like Frank Sinatra said, "Ask the local gentry And they will say its elementary".
Well OK, he was talking about love and marriage, I'm talking about wine and golf, and I'm not the only one seeing the affinity.
A friend of mine sent me this article from yesterday's Seattle Times. It talks about the growth of Golf & Wine tourism, with a wealth of hotels in the Pacific Northwest now offering "Golf in Wine Country" vacation packages combining golf, accommodations and wine tastings. A bit of web research revealed that there are similar offerings all over the US and in many foreign countries.
Then there are the the many professional golf oenophiles who reinforce the symbiotic golf/wine synergy. One of the most passionate (and certainly the most beautiful) of these is Cristie Kerr, who in a recent interview with Golf for Women magazine revealed that she intended to earn her sommelier certification and hopes to someday own a vineyard. For the time being the talented golfer and dedicated philanthropist is in discussions with a winery to produce her own signature wine to benefit her charity Birdies for Breast Cancer.
On the guy's side there are many professional golfers who are already producing and selling wine; Ernie Els and David Frost making their wines in their native South Africa where some of the world's best wines are produced. Frank Nobilo is the brand ambassador for New Zealand wines, and I can tell you first hand, some pretty wonderful wines are produced by iconic Australian, Greg Norman. I hosted a Greg Norman wine tasting dinner a couple of months ago and it was a huge success.
As for me personally, I just know that after a round of golf you'll always find me at the 19th hole with my beverage of choice; a scintillating chardonnay or a voluptuous Cabernet or a seductive Pinot or... well you get the picture. Cheers.
Really, for me... the 19th hole...
I don't know wine, and that's a problem... I can drink Pinot or thing like that... I don't enjoy this moment!
So, usually, when I finish my play, I just take a coffe or Ice Tea!
and I know... Wallis in the "better" place in Switzerland for wine!
I never really thought about the wine-golf connection before! Absolutely agree - after eighteen holes, I'm looking forward to that lovely glass of chardonnay, riesling or even merlot!! It's my reward for a round well-played or at least, well-intentioned! Creative and well-thought out article...