job perk

there are a few job perks.

like today. i attended a wine-tasting masterclass for free as i had to cover it for work.

held at gourmand restaurant at the paragon, it was conducted by this guy called john chua who's got like 30 over years of experience.

we sampled 4 different rieselings (that spelling doesnt look right - obviously wasnt pying attention!)

and they were pretty delicious! i'm not much of a wine drinker, in the sense that i just drink it, but i really liked this 1999 Brown Brothers Patricia Late Rieseling something or other. An australian wine, very fruity and not too sweet. it tasted really great.

the other three were not bad but this was the one that left the impression.

the wines were accompanied with some canapes, like the melon with prosciutto, some pates and foie gras.

All in all, a nice afternoon, although I didn't know anyone there. Should've asked if I ould take someone along!

btw, want to buy me a cd??
Matt Wertz - Somedays or Twenty Three Places
Beulah - Coast Is Never Clear
The Shins - Chutes Too Narrow
Matt Nathanson - Beneath THese Fireworks or When Everything Mean Everything