Baseball & Wine

July 2012 is over and was officially recorded as the hottest month ever in history. As they say in baseball, these are the dog days of summer. I have been thinking about sports, summer and wine as usual.The connection could not have been any clearer. Baseball and wine--- are there any similarities? I found some interesting connections.
Lets take a look.

Baseball and Wine:

Each revel in history, technique and traditions.

Anticipate the beginning of spring.

Use the sense of smell--- cut grass, butter, oak.

The season is spring, summer and fall.

Use the sense of taste--- nuts, corn, mustard & brats.

They both experience a crisis on a daily basis.

Each are meant to be savored, not gulped - per Bill Veeck.

Need the use of wood products, especially the barrel.

Each relish the term "There's no place like home".

Both are shared and cherished with guests in attendance.

Use the principle "Practice makes Perfect".

Each value being placed 3rd in the order.

Use the descripitors jam, pepper, leather & huckleberry.

Rely on mother nature, season stats and timing.

Indulge in spitting.

And finally both have the ability to improve with age.



Cheers!