So for a long time I was absolutely 100% positive that I was allergic to alcohol. I would have a horrible reaction, becoming violently ill. Friends thought I was crazy:
"Sure Gaya...we believe you, you are "allergic to alcohol" while snickering and telling me it is also called "hung over." I was sure something is wrong so I gave up drinking entirely for a full 2-3 years. I did not have more than 3 or 4 ounces over that time period. Then I thought one day "Gaya, you only used to drink real girly sugary drinks (think Mike Hard Lemonade & Pina Colada style), maybe you won't have the same reaction to wine and beer.
But the problem with this new idea was I hated the taste of wine and beer. I really think I have the taste buds of an 8 year old. So I started to try to drink and build up a taste for it. All of this is humorous because many folks try to drink less and I am over here trying to drink more - I mean - how am I ever supposed to go be wined and dined in napa some day if I don't even drink!!
So now, I was on a mission, I had to start with the world of moscatos, and rieslings...slowly and with time I am now drinking some normal white wines. Next step in the mission learning to like red wines and beer. Any suggestions?
I tried a wine recently that I wanted to share with you guys. It is the perfect summer white wine. It is light, not overly fruity, and a tiny bit sparkly....so fabulous. It is called Opala Vinho Verde. I bought it at Whole Foods, for 7 bucks, on sale 1 dollar off. It is in this pretty blue tinted bottle (I am such a sucker for good marketing!!)
Here is what Whole Foods says about it: Whole Foods Market carries a very special brand of Vinho Verde: Opala. Opala Vinho Verde is incredibly fresh tasting. It feels light on the palette, but packs lots of peachy and tropical fruit flavor. With a little lower alcohol level, 9%, this wine is perfect for enjoying in the warmer weather. If you’re heading poolside this is the perfect wine to grab.
"Sure Gaya...we believe you, you are "allergic to alcohol" while snickering and telling me it is also called "hung over." I was sure something is wrong so I gave up drinking entirely for a full 2-3 years. I did not have more than 3 or 4 ounces over that time period. Then I thought one day "Gaya, you only used to drink real girly sugary drinks (think Mike Hard Lemonade & Pina Colada style), maybe you won't have the same reaction to wine and beer.
But the problem with this new idea was I hated the taste of wine and beer. I really think I have the taste buds of an 8 year old. So I started to try to drink and build up a taste for it. All of this is humorous because many folks try to drink less and I am over here trying to drink more - I mean - how am I ever supposed to go be wined and dined in napa some day if I don't even drink!!
So now, I was on a mission, I had to start with the world of moscatos, and rieslings...slowly and with time I am now drinking some normal white wines. Next step in the mission learning to like red wines and beer. Any suggestions?
Here is what Whole Foods says about it: Whole Foods Market carries a very special brand of Vinho Verde: Opala. Opala Vinho Verde is incredibly fresh tasting. It feels light on the palette, but packs lots of peachy and tropical fruit flavor. With a little lower alcohol level, 9%, this wine is perfect for enjoying in the warmer weather. If you’re heading poolside this is the perfect wine to grab.
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