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"Fun With Corks" Notecards

Some of you may know about the series of cork photos that I'd taken several months ago and posted to my Flickr site. The photos were so popular that I decided to have notecards made of my favorite four:

"Intimidation"


"Scene of the Crime"


"Corkhenge"


"There Goes the Neighborhood"


All of the cards are printed on high-quality card stock and are blank inside so you can add your own message. There are 12 cards per box (3 each of 4) and are available at our store. With Christmas just around the corner, why not get a box or two for your wine-drinking friends?

We're Hostages to our Hormones...

...and now there's a way that our significant others can help. Just have them follow the safer route to these dangerous scenarios:

Dangerous: What's for dinner?
Safer: Can I help you with dinner?
Safest: Where would you like to go for dinner?
Ultra Safe: Here, have some wine.

Dangerous: Are you wearing that?
Safer: Wow, you sure look good in brown!
Safest: WOW! Look at you!
Ultra Safe: Here, have some wine.

Dangerous: What are you so worked up about?
Safer: Could we be overreacting?
Safest: Here's my paycheck.
Ultra Safe: Here, have some wine.

Dangerous: Should you be eating that?
Safer: You know, there are a lot of apples left.
Safest: Can I get you a piece of chocolate with that?
Ultra Safe: Here, have some wine.

Dangerous: What did you DO all day?
Safer: I hope you didn't over-do it today.
Safest: I've always loved you in that robe.
Ultra Safe: Here, have some more wine.

So grab a bottle of wine (or two, or three) and free yourself from your hostage situation ;-)

If you knew sushi like I know sushi...

...then you'd high-tail it on over to Blue Bamboo and get a roll or two. And while you're at it, order a glass of wine to go with it!

If you would be so kind...

I have submitted the above photo to JPG Magazine in hopes that it will be published. You can vote for it here. You will need to create an account to vote, but I hope that won't dissuade you. I would be ever so appreciative :-D

A Wine Truly Fit For a Diva

Esszencia; originally the dessert wine of the Hungarian Royalty, then only available to members of the high communist party. Now available to those lucky enough to find one. A limited number of bottles are made since it takes around 10 years to make. Yes, I said 10 years! Esszencia is the most precious liquid obtained from Aszú grapes. Prior to making the Aszú wine, harvested berries picked individually from the bunch are stored in wooden casks, with a false bottom made up of loose-fitting slats. 'Essence' or juice, pressed out by the weight of the grapes, is collected and then matured in Gönci casks or demi-johns. With such a high sugar content, Tokaji Esszencia ferments very slowly to about 3-4% alcohol and is a great rarity - a phenomenal nectar rather than a true wine. Due to its intensity it will mature for decades in cask and bottle before it reaches its peak.

Now who could say no to that?

October 2

There were nine of us in attendance this time. Not a bad crowd at all. We tasted three wines this time. We started out with Jean-Luc Columbo Rose de Cote de Bleue, a delightfully dry rose from France. A blend of Syrah, Mourvedre and Counoise, it was a fresh rose with herbal characteristics. Aromas and flavors of strawberries, with a medium-body and a clean finish. This rose would be great for picnics!

Next up was Wirra Wirra Shiraz RSW, a HUGE Aussie offering from McLaren Vale. It was a dense purple wine with aromas of blackberries and licorice. Rich, full-bodied and decadent, this lovely Shiraz will keep for at least another 7 - 10 years.

Our last wine was a dessert wine from New York: Warm Lake Estate Pinot Noir Glace Noir. The color was similar to a tawny port, but the similarity stopped there. Lovely aromas and flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg with hints of hazelnut made this dessert wine a hit!

Next month's meeting is November 6. That gives me plenty of time to find two new premium beauties! Until then, ladies...