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- mintaE - 11-21-2002
aRlooh.. haix.. honest truth.. I'm currently 15 yrs of age.. Can't help it but I'm seemingly drawn to wine.. While my peers are downing the alcopops I actually prefer wine cause the former just taste like soda.. I can't even buy wine.. Age requirement's 18. =(.. Sigh.. I really wana learn more about wine and would really need some help. Honestly is it okay for me to step into a winery.. I know of one nearby but kinda haven't got e courage to actually get in cause I most likely will get treated like a teen drunkard. I don't drink on a regular basis. Not often.. Only when my mood draws for some =). I don't have much of a choice only what is available at home. But I just want to learn more and find something that agrees my tastebuds. *sigh* Have a glass chilling in the refrigerator.. =) Assuming its strong cause my nose is still choked, actually my nose is quite sensitive..
How does a wine vary in strength such that how age affects it and how long much wine breath and such to bring out its real flavour? Could someone please answer my querieS?
ThaNkx..
- Glass_A_Day - 11-21-2002
You can learn at any age. Nothing wrong with that.
- wondersofwine - 11-21-2002
I would be careful about stepping into a winery because of your country of residence. Isn't it Singapore that gives public lashings for relatively minor offenses? Learn about the legalities before you do something in the open.
- joeyz6 - 11-22-2002
I agree with both of the above postings. In the privacy of your own home and in small amounts (practice moderation!) I don't see a big problem with you drinking wine. But that is just my personal opinion. Here in France, young people of your age are often allowed to taste their parents' wine. It's probably like that in some other European countries.
In public, that's a different story. Be very careful about drinking in public, as the consequences may outweigh the meager potential rewards.
[This message has been edited by joeyz6 (edited 11-22-2002).]