Our daughter’s Erin’s interest in wine began in ernest while she spent a semester in Aix-en-Provence during college. Upon returning home she taught us much of what she learned in a wine course she took while in France. Later she worked in New York City doing tasting. Occasionally her tastings included beverages other than wine. I recall one of her stories about taking a seminar on vodka. The attendees were tasting vodkas and Erin’s concern was whether to swallow or spit. She learned to spit!

Now Erin enjoys working as a mixologist in New York City. We also heard the term liquid chef. Erin is not afraid to experiment and she likes creating cocktails. She created one for Kathy and me on our 40th anniversary. Earlier this week, Erin sent us a link to a commercial she is featured in for Belvedere Vodka. This vodka is made in Poland using Dankowskie rye from the Mazovian plains. The company uses water from its proprietary wells. This is considered a luxury vodka.

Erin is certainly the star of the video. She mentions the bad reputation that vodka had and some of today’s trends. Check it out.

Cheers,
Terry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk-IK1n_s2Q