Keep an Open Mind – Moscato and the Brilliant Yalumba Viognier Mother-nature has blessed the Washington, DC area with 89 degrees weather. In 89 degree weather, a white wine is choice on a hot day. When folks say it’s too hot for red wine, I explain that you can enjoy a glass of red wine onContinue reading “Keep an Open Mind – Moscato and the Brilliant Yalumba Viognier”
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A cheap cigar worth the fuss! – GARCIA Y VEGA 1882
GARCIA Y VEGA 1882 – SWEET AROMATIC CIGAR One of the many joys of life is treating my humidor, man-made humi-paks and organizing my cigars. Some with green foam moistened with distilled water and others with the great humi-pak that lasts up to 90 days; just soak the blue gel pack in distilled water for a 10-15 secondsContinue reading “A cheap cigar worth the fuss! – GARCIA Y VEGA 1882”
Layer Cake – Primitivo aka Zinfandel – A Forty Miles Winegasm!
Saturday afternoon and The Professional and I are wine shopping. Our day was filled with down pours, strong wind gusts that resulted in a tornado touching down on Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA. The first Living Social coupons took us to Cairo Wine and Liquor (DC Wine Guy) at Dupont Circle. I checked their website andContinue reading “Layer Cake – Primitivo aka Zinfandel – A Forty Miles Winegasm!”
“The MAGNIFICENT” – Domaine Grand Veneur 2007, Chateauneuf du Pape
Domaine Grand Veneur 2007, Chateauneuf du Pape – (70% Grenache, 20% Syrah, and 10% Mourvedre from 65-year-old vines) I’m preparing a Caesar steak salad. Whenever I cook steak, I must have a glass of red wine. I take a stroll over to the dining room and my eyes instantly go to the Chateauneuf du Pape, nodding in agreement at myContinue reading ““The MAGNIFICENT” – Domaine Grand Veneur 2007, Chateauneuf du Pape”
It’s Just the Little Things!
It’s Friday, 9:50pm, I’m at The Professional’s place. While he’s out, I’m relaxing and listening to Dr. Jenn Bermann Love and Sex Show on Cosmo SiriusXM radio. Dr. Jenn is a psychotherapist with an expertise on marriage, family and children. She gives great advice on all areas of life, not just love and sex. A lady called seeking advice on how toContinue reading “It’s Just the Little Things!”
17-Days Diet Challenge – CRAVINGS!
I want to apologize for the long delay in blogging. I don’t sit down at the laptop often and WordPress can’t seem to get their iPad app to successfully load pictures. 8/16/12 – I write this update with a full stomach from a slice of slice of delicious mouth watering cheese pizza. Now, i’m enjoying a cupContinue reading “17-Days Diet Challenge – CRAVINGS!”
Dundee Hills, Oregon – Pinot Noir
8-2-12 @ 10:16pm – While my 19-year-old daughter is watching Ice Age, I have wine on the brain. Since, I can’t drink it; I will write and read about wine. I have to tell you that it’s great to have a significant other who supports you and understands your passion of wine. The Professional savedContinue reading “Dundee Hills, Oregon – Pinot Noir”
2006 Los Rocas Garnacha
Since, I’m not having wine while on the “17 Days Diet Challenge”. I decided to share a wine review, which has been updated, on one of my favorite wines. Enjoy! 6/2/09 – I couldn’t wait to sip this wine so it could remind me of what I’ve always loved. YUM! A nice full-bodied red wine with a creamy smoothContinue reading “2006 Los Rocas Garnacha”
17 Days Diet Challenge – “Hello Lucy”
Today, 8/1/12 (Day 7) – ALLEUIAH, THE HUNGER PAINS HAVE SUBSIDED! I no longer have sugar cravings. I have completing converted to Truivia, which is ten times better and sweeter than Purevia. I have to admit that I did not eliminate coffee as instructed in the Challenge. I decreased the coffee from three 16 ounces to one 16 ounceContinue reading “17 Days Diet Challenge – “Hello Lucy””
Grape and Bean – A Delightful Experience
The Professional has done it again. Who would have thought on this Saturday night I would be indulging in bliss. Nestled deep in the streets of Old Town Alexandria, we arrive to this small brick front restaurant. I would describe it as a café but has the cuisine and wine selection of a top-rated restaurant.Continue reading “Grape and Bean – A Delightful Experience”
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