Drops of God
OPINION: Drops of God is a mini-series about a large wine inheritance and the civilised battle between a Japanese wine enthusiast, Issei, and a French woman whose nose bleeds when she tastes wine.
The most recent bottle in question was my last bottle of 2011 Bell Hill Pinot Noir. When I handed it over the host said "wow, Bell Hill" or something like that. I mistakenly assumed he would open it.
By the time the cheese board arrived it was clear that Bell Hill was not on the menu. I don't blame the host. It was a terrific dinner with excellent wines that had been carefully matched with each course.
When I received the invitation, I should have asked if I could bring a particular wine style that would fit the menu, or instead, bring a bottle for his cellar. If I were the host, I'd write the name of the donor on the bottle and promise to open it when we next met.
(The name of the wine has been changed to protect the identity of the host.)
