Reppin' it for the ladies on this years WIU is Lisa Miller Ryan. Brought to you from Brookline Liquor Mart, Lisa is a free spirit who admits she's not afraid to finish yesterday's bottle with today's breakfast.
What's the wine that got you into wine?
My grandfather started this company, so I guess technically I was born into wine. It's in my blood.
Whats one of the biggest misconceptions out there regarding wine?
I think the biggest misconception out there is that the wine writers know it... and they dont! The scoring system is hugely misleading. People think reading about all these scores is going to tell you what the best wines are, but that's not true. You're going to know what the best wines are for you.
What's the worst wine-induced mistake you've ever made, slash made under the influence?
...Aren't we not supposed to remember them?! (Laugh). My classic wine-induced mistake might have been a good one, but could've been a bad one too!
What's your favorite OR craziest wine pairing?
I personally like extra dry prosecco with popcorn! And wine with hot dogs. And breakfast! I often leave a glass of wine from dinner out overnight to see how it oxidizes. I call it my ghost glass. Sometimes its good, sometime it fails completely... it's a learning experience. Either way, its great with breakfast.
What's something special that you see in this our generation of wine drinkers?
Total openness to anything and everything.
If you could live on only one wine for the rest of your life, it would be...
Champagnes! I could live on those forever.
You'll be found at this year's Wine Riot ....
Probably in France! I love French wines.
