Chateau St. Jean's Hospitality Operations Manager, Philippe Thibault, politely and very matter-of-factly, told me, "Don't wait too long before introducing your children to wine."I thought to myself. Huh!? Kids and wine!? Isn't that a sin? My mother would NOT approve. :)
Then when I returned home from Sonoma/Napa, I started to read more and found that Europeans are far more comfortable than Americans when it comes to their children drinking wine. I kind of already knew that, but up until now, hadn't given it much thought.
So why are we, "across the pond-ers," so worried about this taboo issue, when it comes to wine. I'm not saying that children should be dining with martinis, but why not educate them so they have a healthy understanding, and an appreciation for the VINE. Hence, I brought my son a wine glass from Silver Oak in Napa, and have YET to pour him any wine. I'm still nervous about that. I did, however, notice two children's books about grapes, on a stand at Sequoia Grove in Napa, and asked Chad to snap a few pictures.
Anyway, since I review books, I may as well begin my education with these sweet, little books of grapes.
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