By galadrial
Date: 2002 Nov 10
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vintage

There are wines to tease the tongue,
and heady vapors to enthrall
amusing little pressings
but I like best of all
the wine no one expected
to be a vintage pick,
when it delivers extra pleasure
not just a Bacchus kick.
There are beaujolais, and reislings,
merlot, and pinot fine,
but I look for more than just the grape
when I am choosing wine.
I look for something lesser known,
with a label not so clever,
for the proof of any vintage
will own another measure.
The sparkling wines of yesterday,
were vogueish in their way,
but I will savor the richer flavor
because it has more to say.
Now you seem to be a better choice,
to go with beef or fish---
with all the sweetness I could crave,
you offer all I wish.
So do not fear the newer wines,
that some might care to crow,
You'll always be my vintage dear,
I thought that you should know.