Can the practice of present-moment awareness while savoring wine increase mindfulness, reduce overconsumption, and help foster a healthier wine culture?
I have thought about this all day! As I kept thinking about wine tasting as a way of meditating I was struck by a sudden realisation: that wine is constantly evolving - in the bottle as well as in the glass once poured. As if its very nature was inviting us to always be fully present in the moment, as we don’t get the chance to taste the exact same sip of wine twice.
Thanks so much for sharing! This was very thoughtful and refreshing. I look forward to reading your next piece!
Also, is there a translate feature on Substack?! I want to read your publication. Though I am about a month into studying Italian, I’m not quite on that advanced of a reading level yet🙈
Ah! When I started my publication I thought about writing in English.. Maybe I should have done that! Anyhow I think that in a couple of months you’ll be able to read it and comment it in Italian :)
No, I’m happy you write in Italian and it will be further inspiration to learn! I have been using a program called Pimsleur almost every time I take a drive and I’m surprised how much I have been able to learn and retain.
Yes! 1000x yes! I’m so happy to hear that I explained what I feel in a way that resonated with you and I’m not alone in this feeling. Thanks so much for your readership!
Your description of the mindful tasting as transcending your personal preferences stuck with me--the personal moment that allows for a more universal understanding of the wine
I enjoyed your connection of mindfulness and savoring or "evaluating" wine. To me this is the best part of drinking wine, being singularly focused to enjoy the aroma and flavors. Thanks, I enjoy your writing.
Thanks for this wonderful piece. I have been trying mindfulness for nearly a year and I truly struggle, my mind keeps drifitng away and can never focus much. This being said, now that you mention it, I do zone out when tasting a wine, could be good practice.
I have thought about this all day! As I kept thinking about wine tasting as a way of meditating I was struck by a sudden realisation: that wine is constantly evolving - in the bottle as well as in the glass once poured. As if its very nature was inviting us to always be fully present in the moment, as we don’t get the chance to taste the exact same sip of wine twice.
Thanks so much for sharing! This was very thoughtful and refreshing. I look forward to reading your next piece!
Also, is there a translate feature on Substack?! I want to read your publication. Though I am about a month into studying Italian, I’m not quite on that advanced of a reading level yet🙈
Ah! When I started my publication I thought about writing in English.. Maybe I should have done that! Anyhow I think that in a couple of months you’ll be able to read it and comment it in Italian :)
No, I’m happy you write in Italian and it will be further inspiration to learn! I have been using a program called Pimsleur almost every time I take a drive and I’m surprised how much I have been able to learn and retain.
Good luck with your Italian studies then! If at some point you need someone to practice with I’m happy to help!
Yes! 1000x yes! I’m so happy to hear that I explained what I feel in a way that resonated with you and I’m not alone in this feeling. Thanks so much for your readership!
Your description of the mindful tasting as transcending your personal preferences stuck with me--the personal moment that allows for a more universal understanding of the wine
So happy you were compelled by something in here. I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave a comment🫶
I enjoyed your connection of mindfulness and savoring or "evaluating" wine. To me this is the best part of drinking wine, being singularly focused to enjoy the aroma and flavors. Thanks, I enjoy your writing.
I’m easily overstimulated, so being able to channel that peace over the evaluation of wine is so valuable to me! Thank you for reading😊
Caroline this is such a lovely piece. And it’s a wonderful (and generous) thing to be mentioned too. Thank you
Wow Joe, thank you so much for reading.
Thanks for this wonderful piece. I have been trying mindfulness for nearly a year and I truly struggle, my mind keeps drifitng away and can never focus much. This being said, now that you mention it, I do zone out when tasting a wine, could be good practice.