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I’ve been practicing Hanzi , timidly, trying to memorise all those odd looking squiggles and lines, consistently messing up the stroke order and direction. It is curiously satisfying. Trying to understand what each character represents and how it has changed over time. Each character pregnant with meta data. Today I learnt the character for Qi. 气. On 3000 year old oracle bones it is represented by three horizontal lines, representing the three treasures. Essence, energy and body and mind. Three lines to capture the intangible. . . You could characterise a wine in these terms. . . Essence being what is imparted by the terroir and season and the hand of the maker. Qi is more about what is in the glass, is the wine alive, is there a spark of energy or is it fading and quiet? Qi is often equated to the life force, or vitality, or breath. It’s an elusive concept for the Western mind, which thinks of energy in terms of mitochondria and sleep, glucose and caffeine, swi
by noreply@blogger.com (Edward)22 views2023contextgreat-southernrieslingshirazwords-and-wine - news
Refresh Your Palate With a Glass of Smith-Madrone Riesling
During the crush of holidays that begin at Halloween and rush toward a celebration of the New Year, it can be a challenge to find time slow down and enjoy the season. A simple meal with a refreshing glass of wine on a quiet evening at home can be the perfect antidote to all that rushing around. Not that we […] The post Refresh Your Palate With a Glass of Smith-Madrone Riesling appeared first on Pull That Cork .
by Nancy (CSW)16 viewstasting-notesnapa-valleyrieslingspring-mountain-district-ava - news
I should drink more Riesling!
<p>Don’t tend to drink a lot of Riesling, and to be honest, I don’t know why, as I always enjoy it.</p><p>I do prefer the dry Rieslings, and this Alsace bottle was, for me, just what I want. Alsace is one of the driest regions in France, allowing a l
by Dave Cronin aka VinoViews20 viewslidlold-vinealsaceriesling - news
Summer Drinking Series: Riesling
We’re diving into the Lea & Sandeman cellars to find the perfect wines for your glass this summer. Talk to a sommelier, or a member of the wine trade, and it’s likely that they’re happy to wax lyrical about Riesling. Its ability to age, its amazing versatile food pairing potential, the intensity of flavour it […]
by Caroline Tanner23 viewsriesling31-days-of-german-rieslinggerman-rieslinggerman-winesummer-drinking-series