Comments on: Le Tour: wine “to dull the physical pain” http://www.drvino.com/2010/07/05/le-tour-france-wine-dull-pain/ wine talk that goes down easy Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:52:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Joel Christoe http://www.drvino.com/2010/07/05/le-tour-france-wine-dull-pain/#comment-304424 Joel Christoe Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:56:19 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=7103#comment-304424 There isn’t enough wine in the world that would take away the pain if I were to attempt such a feat. I personally do not believe a professional rider would drink wine for that reason alone. If it did help, they would have to ingest more than a few glasses. Perhaps they simply enjoy a nice glass of wine.

]]> By: Benjamín B. http://www.drvino.com/2010/07/05/le-tour-france-wine-dull-pain/#comment-303446 Benjamín B. Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:21:47 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=7103#comment-303446 I agree about the inconvinience of alcohol on the tour, or even in a morning ride. But, if I had to choose one, I would love the rieslings of Mosela.

]]> By: Dan Sullivan http://www.drvino.com/2010/07/05/le-tour-france-wine-dull-pain/#comment-303361 Dan Sullivan Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:56:32 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=7103#comment-303361 Along the lines of Laurie’s comment, I suspect the alcohol wasn’t really the point here, nor was the nature of the particular wine, but more simply the taste and sensation of any good wine was putting riders mind somewhere other than the immediate climb! In this case, the best wine would be whichever one each rider prefers on a hot day!

]]> By: Mike Veseth http://www.drvino.com/2010/07/05/le-tour-france-wine-dull-pain/#comment-303282 Mike Veseth Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:54:42 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=7103#comment-303282 There is only one possible answer: Yellow Jersey wine from Boisset!
http://www.boissetfamilyestates.com/products/BrandDetails.aspx?BrnId=92
It comes in a plastic bottle that is designed to fit in the bike’s bottle holder. I think the Sauvignon Blanc is best for flat stages with the Pinot Noir when they hit the Alps.
I first wrote about Yellow Jersey here:
http://wineeconomist.com/2007/11/18/the-french-connection/
BTW: Look for Tyler Farrar to win a couple of stages — he’s from Washington Wine country.

]]> By: Laurie http://www.drvino.com/2010/07/05/le-tour-france-wine-dull-pain/#comment-303277 Laurie Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:32:08 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=7103#comment-303277 My only experience with wine and bikes was a fool’s attempt to tour the Napa wineries on the Silverado Trail on a bike. After one stop, I felt like the blood wasn’t getting to my leg muscles! (This from a seven mile a day runner).

I cannot imagine improving performance on the Tour de France by drinking wine… but if they do, it would have to be refreshing and low alcohol. Love the image!

]]> By: Dan McGrew http://www.drvino.com/2010/07/05/le-tour-france-wine-dull-pain/#comment-303274 Dan McGrew Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:54:39 +0000 http://www.drvino.com/?p=7103#comment-303274 My guess is white Chateaueuf du Pape. Good alcohol and no tell tale red wine stains if a rider accidentally spits it out.

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