The New York Times has been providing its readers with possible travel-destinations every day for almost 100 years. This particular Sunday, November 24, Reid Wilson, writer for the Travel section of the New York Times dives into New Zealand's Central Otago region in "Why Jump When You Can Sip?" Lucious wineries combined with adrenaline-pinching outdoor activities create the perfect vacation experience.Wilson recalls his time with the Kiwis, sampling hundreds of wines in over 18 vineyards.
The author's vivid imagery of the New Zealand landscape makes his audience long for a visit to this magical region. Wilson describes his view from one specific winery: "overlooking the perfectly trimmed grass sloping away to the vineyard, the green grape vines contrasting with the arid mountains in the distance." This paints a beautiful picture of the lush scenery Wilson experienced while touring Central Otago, New Zealand. Wilson's audience has been narrowed down to those with a desire to travel, due to his writing being specifically featured in the Travel section of a newspaper. The authors aims to accurately portray the true beauty he has come across while traveling in New Zealand for approximately 3 months. Wilson utilizes imagery to do just that: describe in immense detail the natural charm of Central Otago for his audience.
Wilson describes personal anecdotes in order to accurately chronicle his time touring different New Zealand wineries and vineyards. He recalls his time with his tour guide, Jim, to show the hospitality of the people in New Zealand. Wilson includes the fact that he sampled hundreds of wines in 18 wineries, conveying the sheer mass and variety of wines in the Central Otago region. The stories of quaint, "mom and pop" wineries compared to the larger, formal ones, exemplify New Zealand's grand diversity in the wine industry.
Wilson's passion and enthusiasm for his New Zealand trip illustrate the visual beauty as well as the mental rest and relaxation the Central Otago region provides.
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