Hello - absolutely loving the story so far... and enjoying the wine lessons too - I adore wine but am not half as well educated as you!
Possibly someone's told you already - and if so sorry for repeating. But, we do have thunderbird in the UK; we used to anyway - my sister used to drink it when she was young but I'm 9 years younger than her and have yet to see a bottle for sale.
Also (as far as I'm aware from my social circle anyway!) we brits tend to say corked rather than corky...
Although I know both are acceptable - I just wondered if Draco may have said corked instead... (not that it bothers me much, I'm still enamored with the story. I just wanted to share the info. Now I've said corked and corky too much so they both look wrong!)
Anyway - I'm going to continue reading now!
Author's Response: Thanks for the information! Nobody has told me either of those things, so it's nice to know. If I had known of the British propensity for "corked" over "corky", I would definitely written it that way. And it's nice to know that we Americans aren't the only ones to sell cheap wine! Anyway, thanks again, and I hope you continue to enjoy the story!
wow...malfoy is sooooo not smart...
This is a wonderful story! The characterisations are really well done and I love how everything ties into the theme of wine - even down to Draco's moment of 'Clarity'! I can't wait to see what Ginny's response is - and whether she and Oliver ae serious or not.
I take it from your references to Californian wines that you're from the US. I'm from Australia - the 'other' New World wine country just wondering if you've had many Australian wines?
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying the story--and especially happy that you like the characterizations. I am from the US, and learned to drink wine when I lived in California, so most of what I drink is actually Californian. I used to drink quite a bit of Australian Shiraz. But it is harder to get where I live now, and I have developed more of a taste for the Syrah style as opposed to the Shiraz style, so I drink more of that. Thanks for reading and for the reivew!
THAT WAS BRILLIANT! I love Draco at the end. Very humorous. I cant wait to read the next chapter! All the wine notes at the end of the chapters are really interesting. I definitely learned some new things. Please update SOON! We're all waiting with bated breath.
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying the story so much. I don't know when I'll be able to update next--I'm in the process of moving, so life is a bit crazy right now. But I will try! Thanks for reading and for the review.
This story is a lot of fun. I especially enjoy all the wine tasting notes, they are fascinating to me since wine is a subject I know nothing about. Keep the story and lessons coming!
Author's Response: I'm glad you don't mind learning something along with your D/G. Thanks for reading and for the review!
this is such a wonderful story. i just think the comparison btw woman and wine is brilliant. i love the story even more because you've put so much time and research in to each story. thanks, looking forward to the next chapter.
Author's Response: This has certainly been a fun story to write. I'm glad you like the comparison and are enjoying the story as a whole. Thanks for reading and for the review.
Love Draco's simultaneous Ginny and wine revelations!
Author's Response: Thanks!
I must say that I am enjoying this story so very much! It takes the typical D/G meet-up fic and gives it a new, different and refreshing twist. It has been a joy to read thus far and I look very forward to each new chapter!
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying the story! It is nice to know that the wine twist makes it worthwhile. Thanks for reading and for the review!
Yay Draco! It takes him a while, but he gets there eventually. Hmmm, I wonder how difficult Ginny will make it for him, though. *sigh* I suppose I'll just have to wait and see!
Author's Response: I'll try not to make you wait *too* long to find out, but I can't make any guarantees since I am in the process of moving. Thanks for reading and for the review!
Wonderful! Two great chapters in a row, and I don't know how I missed chapter 5 when it came out, but it was nice to get double reading on this story :). I loved Draco's "eureka!" moment, tied as it was to a glass of wine. Pansy's characterization is a nice touch as well -- you know Draco's got it bad when even PP notices. Looking forward to your next!
Author's Response: I'm glad you enjoyed both Draco's realization and Pansy's character. Thanks for reading!
Yes, Draco is a prat and a snob and a bit thick in the head. Aferall, it took a brazen Weasley and a barrel over the head to knock some sense into him! So enjoying your tale. I think I have an idea of where Draco's palate might lead him next...or not!
Author's Response: Yeah, I guess Draco really was to dense for the usual blow to the head to make any difference. It did take a whole barrel. Thanks for the review!
i am so in love with your story! the whole bottle/barrel thing was so funny. i though the i'm in love realization was a little abrupt tho.
i am so in love with your story! the whole bottle/barrel thing was so funny. i though the i'm in love realization was a little abrupt tho.
Author's Response: I'm glad you are enjoying the story. Draco's attraction to Ginny has been growing steadily throughout the story, but he has been in denial. This is the chapter where he finally came to terms with the idea. So hopefully it isn't *too* abrupt. Thanks for reading and for the review.
go get her Draco!! continue writting please!!
Author's Response: I'm glad you're enjoying the story. I'll update as soon as I (and my beta) have time. Thanks for reading and for the review.
Grr!! I can't believe you left us there. But I have to say--do you think Draco's realization was a bit sudden? I feel like his response was a bit exaggerated...but maybe not. What do you think?
It was a lot of fun, btw, seeing Draco jealous, and I'm interested in Pansy. Will we be seeing any more of her? The annoying, clingy Pansy is so annoying, and even lazy, and I'm glad you didn't fall back on her.
PS- Draco's such a jerk. 'Palate fatigue,' indeed! Though I still adore him.
Author's Response: I am probably a bit biased (I *am* the author, after all), but I think Draco's realization has been building for some time. He has at least noticed the symptoms before, but has been in denial. Up until now, he has always found some justification for his feelings, but he has finally realized that.I'm afraid that we won't see any more of Pansy in this story, I'm glad you like her!
Yes, Draco *is* a bit of an ass. If he weren't, he wouldn't be Draco. :) Thanks for reading and for the review.
Mmm, peaches, honey and---violets! That sounds so pastoral and summery. Nice to see Draco finally recognizes Ginny's qualities. I look forward to reading how this inspires him.
Author's Response: It took him a while, but he got there eventually! And, yes, Viognier is very pastoral and summery. And very yummy. I highly recommend it! Thanks, as always, for reading and for the review.
Yea!! Draco's going after her. Can't wait for the next chapter! :)
Author's Response: Thanks!