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Posted in Fun by admin
Jul 24 2015
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When going to the beach you are most concerned about what beach you will be going to, bringing the correct equipment, who will be going, and finally what you will be bringing to eat and drink.  For this post lets talk about what you should bring with to drink and eat.  Isn’t this the most important?  Beaches stand for summer, the hot sun and fun.  When you bring food and drinks along it must compliment these three things.

First beaches stand for Summer.  In the summer we think of long relaxing days filled with good friends and family with out a care in the world.  Some foods that may help take you to this place would be a simple BBQ.  This includes things like burgers, hot dogs and sausages.  These are things that everyone can enjoy and are simple to make.  The wine you pair with these should compliment these simple dishes and good company.  Try a dry Rose or a Zinfandel.

Second the beach is the most enjoyable when the sun is hot and the sky is blue.  This means you need a way to stay cool.  My suggestion is to make a simple salad topped with shrimp or chicken.  Then pair this with a Sauvignon Blanc or a slightly dry Riesling both chilled.  I also suggest lots of water as well!

Finally the beach is a place to have fun.  With all of the games and activities surrounding the beach it is never hard to find something to do.  My fun food of choice would be a seafood boil.  These are fun and simple to make and are great for a group of people.  Pair this fun food with a fun wine like a sparkling wine or a Vinho Verde and everyone will be having a good time.

Remember when going to the beach to bring the proper dinnerware and glasses.  There are plenty of non breakable items to choose from out in the market place that will serve your food and drinks both in a fun and elegant way.  So go grab your suit some food and a bottle of wine and enjoy the beach while the summer lasts!

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I would love to try a……

Posted in Experience by admin
Mar 03 2012
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now only if this Mexican fountain had wine flowing from it instead of water

Is there that one wine that you have been waiting to try?  Maybe its from a certain vintage, country, or type of grape varietal.  If this is you my suggestion is to make it a goal to try this wine, because without a goal even a simple one, is that it never happens (and we wouldn’t want that to happen).

I have a goal this year and that is to try wines from two different countries I have never experienced.  I would love to try a wine from China and Mexico.  I know what you are thinking and that is these aren’t your normal wine making areas.  You are correct, and that is why I am so interested in trying wines from these countries.  The fun in trying wines from these countries is three fold.  The first is the thrill of the chase.  I have come to find out that some times the chase is more exciting then the find.  The second is to say that you have tried a wine from a place that most people haven’t  (yes a little bragging).  Finally, you never know when you will stumble across your new favorite wine.  (If you must ask I haven’t reached my goal yet but the year is young)

Next time you are out purchasing wine don’t go to your favorite.  Place a check mark next to your wine goal and try something new and exciting you never know what you may find.

 

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Where do you take your Wine?

Posted in Location by admin
Nov 12 2011
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Patio

So do you have a favorite place to drink wine?  Where is this for you, a restaurant, bar, patio, or some other unique place?  Why does this place make drinking wine more enjoyable?  Is it the ambiance of a dimly lit restraunt, or maybe its the people in a particular place that makes your wine taste amazing.

I know personally I have two favorite locations to take my wine.  The first is on the patio on a warm summer evening without a care in the world.  When this happens I feel as though I can taste every nuance of the wine just as the winemaker had intended.  My other favorite place is in any winery that overlooks a vineyard.  I love the serenity of the vineyard and having a feeling of knowing where the wine in my glass came from and how simple yet complex it is.

So ask yourself maybe there is a reason why you enjoy drinking your favorite Pinot Noir in your living room over looking your backyard.

 

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