Michael P Thomas

My son is here to teach me . . .

@JimCody3 Such a great song & album !

@sommtv Remember the context in which you drink the wine, because It won’t be the same the next time you have it. Wine is a memory.

Share your wine wisdom. #SOMMTV

@Islandwinestore Thank you for the insights !

Wine chaptalization, named after Jean-Antoine Chaptal, involves the addition of sugar to grape must (juice) before or during alcoholic fermentation. This technique is usually employed when grapes do not naturally produce enough sugar for a balanced wine. In regions with adverse climatic conditions, like extreme cold or high rainfall, sugar levels in grapes can be low, resulting in lower alcohol levels in wine. Since many regions have legal requirements for a minimum alcohol content, chaptalization is utilized to correct sugar levels, not for sweetness, but for balancing alcohol, tannin, and taste. The main goal of chaptalization is to boost the alcohol content of wines by taking advantage of the fermentation process where yeasts convert sugar into alcohol. Consequently, low sugar content results in less alcohol, affecting the structure of the drink. This process is extensively used in red wines to achieve a more balanced taste. The use of chaptalization is debated among winemakers, with critics suggesting it is a strategy to compensate for low-quality grapes. However, in scenarios where weather conditions adversely affect crop quality, interventions like chaptalization are needed to maintain the quality of the end product. While chaptalization can cause disagreements within the industry, it's agreed that certain techniques may be necessary during wine production to maintain the quality of the end product. Such processes should always respect the regional laws and limits. 😉🍷 #chaptalization #wine #winelovers #winetime

@Islandwinestore D)5 🍷

It's Sunday Wine Quiz Time! 🍷 How many main classifications of Bordeaux wines are there? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 Can you also name them? Write it below! 😉 #winequiz #wine #winelovers #winetime #wineoclock

@illuminatemics And Congrats @illuminatemics !!

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@nytimes Grow up parents. #thetimesareachangin

At a time when lawmakers and parents are seeking to restrict what can and cannot be taught in classrooms, many teachers are seeing efforts to limit what can be staged in their auditoriums. nyti.ms/3JELt9t

Tasting the Escorihuela Gascón 2021 Malbec. Really opened up after an hour. This winery, with current organic & biodynamic methods, was founded in 1884. This is an excellent summer red. #redwinesofsummer #redwine

@Jessie_Coffield Tenacious D. Turtle 🎙️🧰

This fucking turtle. We keep moving it back (across the street) to an area with water. Someone explain to me how this son of a bitch keeps getting back in THROUGH THE GATE

@Nickilishious Check out the book I posted. It’s been a real help in the hell. #resilient grieving by Lucy Hone. She’s also featured in @HiddenBrain 🖤

Ok so, first is anticipatory grief, then initial grief, then a wave of numbness -where are you carry on b/c you have to- then delayed grief (arguably the most brutal - in my opinion/experience) (currently).. and then more random waves of grief? This sh*t ain’t for the weak.

@MVJohnson There is the essence.

Morning Listening, 06.25.23

@CoreyMesler “And always the thin line between corner and cornered, the good corners of bodies and those severe bodies that permit no repose, the places we retreat to, the places we can’t bear to be found.” from “Corners” in the book, Not Dancing Long live the words.

Happy #lambruscoday ! #wine #lambrusco #summer

Happy #Lambruscoday! 🍇🍷 Lambrusco wines are one of the oldest existing types in the world. There is historical evidence that the Etruscan civilization, which lived in the region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy, during the first millennium before Christ, produced drinks from the grape of the same name. Centuries later, the Romans came to elaborate frizzante versions of Lambrusco wines, through a second fermentation that took place inside the amphorae. It was in the 18th century, with the implementation of the Borgognona type bottles, that it was possible to store Lambrusco wines without them losing their residual perlage, preserving one of their main characteristics. Lambrusco is constantly remembered as one of the "starter wines" for those who are not used to drinking it. This is because it has a slightly sweet taste (even in its dry variations), with plenty of acidity and not very evident tannins. Unlike sparkling wines, the perlage of Lambrusco is fine and not very persistent. The sensation is less intense and creamy, providing a light freshness to the palate. It is usually a very aromatic wine, with notes of flowers and red fruits such as cherry, raspberry and strawberry. Finally, it is impossible to talk about what Lambrusco is without mentioning its characteristic bubbles. They can originate as a residue of the first fermentation, or through the Charmat method, in stainless steel casks. Although it is most commonly found in red versions, there are also rosé and white versions available. Check out here: islandwinestore.com/gb/search?cont… #lambrusco #wine #winelovers #winetime #winegrapes

Bubbles always make it better! Especially after running a 9:54 3000M Steeplechase for the win! That’s Meredith Rizzo ! #steeplechase #3000meters #trackandfield #champagne #victorycelebration #monmouthuniversity #worldclass

@EleanorHooker_ @NERweb My favorite journal !! Congrats Eleanor! 🎉

@RBaviello @fsftlauderdale @FourSeasons Grazie mille! Cent’Anni🍷🍷

@ProfessorMPT @fsftlauderdale @FourSeasons Excellent choice! #cheers

Collection of #italian wines 🍷 at Evelyn’s in the @fsftlauderdale 🤩 Which would you choose? 🤔 More sips on DinedThereSippedThat.com #cheers #florida #foodie @FourSeasons

@JohnnyBorgan My favorite from that album. So damn good—used to leave it repeat. #ainttalkin #bobdylan

"As I walked out tonight in the mystic garden The wounded flowers were dangling from the vines I was passing by yon cool and crystal fountain Someone hit me from behind" Into The Mystic Revisited. Bob Dylan - Ain't Talkin' youtu.be/1C3ljnv1vCg

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