Baby Boomers Discovering Wine Country!
It’s not as if baby boomers aren’t acquainted with
drinking, partying and having a good time. But as they are entering
mid-life, many of them are discovering the joys of fine wine. Wine
is an acquired taste, more valued for the nuances of its flavors
than beer, which was the boomers’ choice to be chugged in great
quantities at a frat party or ball game.
Now that they are older and somewhat settled, the mid-life baby
boomers are discovering a variety of new tastes, including food and
wine. That discovery has led many of them to want to learn more
about the gracious lifestyles found in the prime wine growing
regions of the world.
Wine tastings, tours, and visits to Wine Country are increasingly
leading to the purchase of a second home or a retirement home in the
vineyard regions. A simple lifestyle, based on fresh, locally grown
foods prepared by excellent chefs, paired with delicious wines, and
presented in a beautiful, small village or country atmosphere is a
powerful magnet to the boomer who is entering the second half of his
or her life. And for those who are not quite ready to move to Napa,
Sonoma or Tuscany, many are ordering food, wine, cheese and other
items from Wine Country over the internet to bring a bit of the
charm, tastes and treasures to their own life.
Wine Country is our home and we love it. Let
us share the best of this wonderful life with you.
Life in Napa
Valley…beautiful mountains and picturesque vineyards abound, and
offerings of locally produced foods and products are gracious
plenty (not to mention the wine!). One gets used to having these
local products.
I can venture upvalley for a gallon of my "every day" olive oil
or VSOP (very special old product) balsamic vinegar, drive south
of town for specialty spice rubs, savory sauces and vinegars or
heirloom dried beans. I only have to go around the block for
unique products made with pears, or find my way along the Napa
River for Meyer lemon olive oil, honeys and jams. This is a
special part of life here. Getting to know the creative,
passionate and fun people who make these products is the icing
on the cake!
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and at my blog on
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