I agree completely. I always bring alittle something with me. It's nice to take alittle time to relax and chat for a few min.

You're right.  I met a great provider recently in the a.m. and had a few glasses of wine before going to loosen my nerves, which backfired on me bigtime.  Even though the provider had a great attitude and was ready to offer full service, the little guy was in and out of consciousness throughout the meeting, and I only popped once and was not able to fully enjoy the entire menu she offered.  Maximum of two glasses of wine is recommended...

Try Champagne for a change. You'll always start out with a good POP!

Champagne is a good alternative to Red Wine.  The buzz hits you and leaves you much faster because of the CO2. Champagne has never affected my performance.  We're not talking California Sparkling Wine like Korbel, Domaine Chandon or Piper Sonoma, although they all have their individual merits. If you're going with California Sparkling Wine I would suggest Schramsburg Brut.

I think that real Champagne (based on my own personal experience) seems to work for me. The true Champagnes tend to be yeastier with better structure and balance. What bearing that has on the overall effect is debatable, but for me it works.  It is also a great idea to stay hydrated so lots of water before, during and after the session is also a good idea.

Red wine tends to be heavier, and the sulfites, matched with the acid and tannin tend to initially lower the blood pressure (if I believe my Doctor!), and begin the process of dehydration faster, while metabolising slower than White Wine or Champagne.

Also take a look at the Alcohol content, some of my favorite Reds like Cabs and Zins tip the scale at 14% and well over, whereas Champagnes and whites tend to be lower as well.

Cheers,
HPG

Gentlemen,

I ALWAYS bring the wine, and I ask your preference.  Why should you have the added stress? ;-.

Just my $.02 from a Boston gfe...

What I like is a glass of red wine(merlot) i think it works as an ice breaker. It also gives me the opportunity to flirt and begin to imagine all the things I am either going to do, or what is going to be done to me...................................
kisses & licks......
Mara of San Diego

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I will often have red wine around the house anyway, and lots of people bring it as well.  Makes it a little more friendly, somehow.

-Anya

Re:Unwinding with Provider

I see this Gentlemen that when I arive will have a Baggammon Game ready and a Coroner in the Fridge. He is so much Fun I look foward to our visits.
xoxo Nadia
MakeLOveNotWar.