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["During a cable program, set".]
During a cable program, set
in Bordeaux, or elsewhere,
some central region of Gaul
in any case, I learned about
terroir: and how they cultivate
a finer grape, by 'honoured'
methods. An influence of soil,
the climate, and unplanned
changes: all these contribute
to a harvest rich, and strange,
enjoyed by oenophiles going
about, on their summer daze:
unaware of this secret, which
a vintner kept: the strongest
fruits arise, only, by suffrance.
in Bordeaux, or elsewhere,
some central region of Gaul
in any case, I learned about
terroir: and how they cultivate
a finer grape, by 'honoured'
methods. An influence of soil,
the climate, and unplanned
changes: all these contribute
to a harvest rich, and strange,
enjoyed by oenophiles going
about, on their summer daze:
unaware of this secret, which
a vintner kept: the strongest
fruits arise, only, by suffrance.
Published 6th Jun 2020
Author's Note
Am unsure whether it seems finished, or not, yet this conclusion is very satisfying.
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6th Jun 2020 2:09pm
Bordeaux makes excellent French wines. One of my favorites was Bordeaux Superieur Verdillac, V 1978. Amazing year . . .but then, thinking about what made it so adds another layer to the process. Perhaps the sweatshops of France.
You have a way of capturing an underlying issue with such irony.
You have a way of capturing an underlying issue with such irony.
6th Jun 2020 3:59pm
In frankness, my knowledge of wine is limited and general. Though I do love rich, deeply-flavoured reds, I have trouble articulating the differences in variety, let alone years. And port "is my only weakness" (Haha.)
What did you appreciate in that vintage, and how did you mean about the sweatshops of France adding another layer?
Thank you, A! That compliment means a great deal. I've worried my poetry is humourless; though if it's scans tart and dry like Riesling, that will suffice (Hah.)
What did you appreciate in that vintage, and how did you mean about the sweatshops of France adding another layer?
Thank you, A! That compliment means a great deal. I've worried my poetry is humourless; though if it's scans tart and dry like Riesling, that will suffice (Hah.)
8th Jun 2020 00:11am
My favorite wine is Argentine Malbec. . .if you have not tried it you should, if you love reds. And, yes, I became hooked on port from my English years of after-dinner port and cheese.
The 78 Bordeaux was so smooth and crisp with light aftertastes of fruit. It wasn't sweet, yet not bitter or dry: it was remarkable, and unfortunately as far as whites go, set the par. Riesling is one I've never had a taste for. . .and I've tried several.
The 78 Bordeaux was so smooth and crisp with light aftertastes of fruit. It wasn't sweet, yet not bitter or dry: it was remarkable, and unfortunately as far as whites go, set the par. Riesling is one I've never had a taste for. . .and I've tried several.
9th Jun 2020 00:19am
I will keep that in mind! Honestly, I don't know whether I've had their malbec, or not. How long were you in England; and which cheeses did you find go with it best?
That sounds like an excellent one. Was this a white Bordeaux, then? I know there are varieties of both yet assumed it was red (Haha.) It does have a particular sweetness not everyone cares for, which is fair. Almost the opposite of port, for me; light and refreshing.
That sounds like an excellent one. Was this a white Bordeaux, then? I know there are varieties of both yet assumed it was red (Haha.) It does have a particular sweetness not everyone cares for, which is fair. Almost the opposite of port, for me; light and refreshing.
6th Jun 2020 7:10pm
The underlying message seems to me how all things grow and find themselves by their struggles. Elegantly done.
6th Jun 2020 7:16pm
Thank you, Daniel. I had thought of carrying the metaphor further, perhaps taking a pessimistic turn. I only left it as is, since the poem seemed to resolve itself.
3rd Nov 2020 4:21pm
....by suffrance. As in real life. My brother, a wine lover would appreciate also.
