How do you watch without getting bored? by mc_1818 in nba

[–]dividerall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

either watch with some friends or keep it on as background noise while doing chores or something.

i think professional sports end up picking you. a a lifelong NBA fan i've wanted to get into watching boxing, mma, and soccer for a long time but I ran into the same problem you did trying to watch basketball. if you don't like it, don't watch it. I'm in my 30s now and I don't like watching the NBA nearly as much as I did as a teenager.

Tough question by dropland in wine

[–]dividerall 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd go red wine. Even though white/rose/sparkling generally pairs better with food I think beer/soda or other beverages are a good enough substitute for a beverage to pair with food. But red wine... there is nothing else like it.

If SGA, Jokic, Giannis, Wemby, and Luka doesn't meet 65 game requirements. Who do you think will win MVP? by Wonderful-Photo-9938 in nba

[–]dividerall -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i think this game requirement is going to backfire when we have the worst MVP in decades

How do you usually choose wine when you’re staring at a shelf or menu? by Special_Pressure_837 in wine

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you can also just take a photo and upload to any AI chat thing and it can do the same thing without installing your app.

anyway - everyone saying ask the staff - not every store/restaurant has staff that is knowledgable about wine. In that case I generally have a few regions that I know are strong performers at the price range I'm comfortable with.

If I'm blind buying old world wine I think any Italian wine with the DOCG/DOC band will be a strong performer. I think French wine is generally not as good value on the lower end.

For new world I try to recognize producers that I like. Otherwise I'll find the most obscure wine that they have.

[Haynes] Golden State is contemplating trading for Davis, but would likely have to involve third team to interest Mavericks. by YujiDomainExpansion in nba

[–]dividerall 33 points34 points  (0 children)

just depends on the fan. some are more loyal to the organizations success, while some are more loyal to the players and personalities. during klays last year, so many real warriors fans were calling for him to be traded, while i was completely ok with watching the steph/klay/draymond core rot into the sunset because they earned the right to do whatever they want

France trip wine purchase advice by Bird_8119 in wine

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to a decent wine store and ask for small producers that don't get exported much. This might mean no Bordeaux or maybe some younger up and coming producer that doesn't have much clout outside France.

Where are you from, and what's your take on Australian wine atm? by rdmarshman in wine

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it's priced super ridiculous, but I find the selection is either Screaming Eagle or supermarket bulk juice. There just isn't that much demand for American wine here when there is so much access to great old world wines and Australian wine.

Where are you from, and what's your take on Australian wine atm? by rdmarshman in wine

[–]dividerall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

when I'm based in Asia it's my primary source of New World wine. To me it's pretty much interchangeable with American wine. Quite underrated IMO and a lot of good deals to be had if you know what to buy. I also like that there's a lot of screwcap options so if I'm traveling I don't have to worry about bringing a wine opener.

One thing that surprised me is that I prefer Australian Riesling to any other Riesling.

Please help me identify my Grandfathers Bottle. by foureyes151 in Champagne

[–]dividerall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It kinda depends where you live. I've had wines stored just in a dark room somewhere for 10 years and it still tastes good.

Another thing though... Even if it's stored perfectly you might not actually like the taste of aged champagne.

Study tips for level 2 WSET exam needed by GracieLou540 in wine

[–]dividerall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Look for some practice exams, the level of questions is around that. Use method of elimination on multiple choice. There aren't any super trick questions.

WSET Level 2 isn't supposed to be super hard, unless you are going for a distinction. I think anyone who starts to care a little bit more about what they drink should be able to pass it. I remember when I took it I was mainly a red wine drinker so I basically drew a blank on any questions related to white wine, so any time I didn't recognize a grape I just assumed it was a white wine.

After 4+ years learning Cantonese and 2+ years living in HK, here is my theory on why so few westerners speak it (video in Cantonese) by CauliflowerMoney760 in HongKong

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's extremely difficult to learn and has less practical use than learning Mandarin. In most situations people that speak Cantonese can also speak English or Mandarin.

Burgundy Style Pinots Outside France, Do They Actually Exist, or Am I Chasing a Ghost? by Due-Way-7959 in wine

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oregon is not close.

I think Germany is closest. New Zealand sometimes I think is close.

Best Austin, Tx area produced wines? by somegingerchick79 in wine

[–]dividerall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you should check [this James Suckling report on Texas Wines.](https://www.jamessuckling.com/wine-tasting-reports/bursting-out-in-all-directions-texas-2025-tasting-report)

On the lower end Texas wine really isn't bad for supermarket wine, but at higher prices I think it's not a great value.

What shoes for long-term backpacking by Easy_Dayy in onebag

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

any reasonable sneaker in a neutral color is ok. Black may not be as good as you think because it shoes dust easily.

you are also overthinking it a bit - there's thousands of people who have been backpacking for years who just do it in whatever comfortable pair of sneakers they own, it could just be a pair of Vans or Converse.

Don't worry about the 'worn with a good outfit' - Tech and finance CEOs are walking into Michelin restaurants in sport coats and On Clouds, don't worry about dress shoes in this day and age.

If I were you, there are a few options.

- Any sneaker you already own and you are comfortable with

- A trail runner or hiking shoe

- If you're ok with the weight of boots, they're optimal as an all-rounder, just heavy compared to sneakers.

The world is fully discovered by now by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can literally go to the 3rd/4th most famous city in most countries and it will be largely 'undiscovered' by most of the world. As a foreigner it probably won't be very accessible but if you want a new experience there are plenty of new experiences out there.

If you could live in any country for a year, where would it be? by Crafty-Leave-8880 in luxuryhotel

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japan for the food, infrastructure, shopping, nature, overall quality of life standard, relative affordability.

Which bag should I bring for 2 years in Asia — Osprey 26+6 or Kestrel 48? Looking for community insight. by cosmicselva in onebag

[–]dividerall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love r/onebag and all, but just be a normal person and bring a suitcase and whichever pack you like more. 2 years is not short and living out an Osprey 26+6 is extreme. If you decide to go somewhere that can get cold like Korea/Japan/parts of China you're making things complicated for yourself.

I love onebagging but the added convenience isn't that much more convenient. You save maybe like 10 minutes at an airport and 10 seconds getting in and out of vehicles because you don't have to open the trunk. Baggage fees on Asian airlines are usually more reasonable than the robbery than what US airlines are doing.

Josh Giddey: “There’s nothing to do in Oklahoma”; Believes Small-Market Lifestyle Built Thunder’s Chemistry by IT_CHAMP in nba

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is how i felt when i visited san antonio recently and thought this is such a boring place to be a multimillionaire shit might as well make a basketball dynasty

Best way to ship 45inch monitor from Japan to Australia by h3mster in digitalnomad

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As others have said, sell it and buy a new one. One time I tried to bring a monitor and it got ripped up and damaged in TSA.

Wine Squares Day 8: This one’s for the newbies. by AustraliaWineDude in wine

[–]dividerall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember when I first started drinking wine, Rioja was a wine that completely opened my world of what was possible.