Friday 7/19/13
Tonight I was invited to host the
Lobby Tasting that is held monthly at
Blue Bell Country Club.
Thanks Jason!
Jason is the Assistant General Manager
that made this event happen for me!
Beat the Heat…..Take a Wine Vacation (thanks Jim Orr for helping with the Theme!)
The line up was AWESOME!!
This should be the summer wine list
for every where!! Not Kidding.
Ready for tasters to come taste my wine
Cocktail napkins…..
Domaine La Courtade L’Alycastre Rose 2012, Provence, France
Blend of equal parts Mourvedre, Grenache and Tibouren
Aromas of tomato leaf, peach and rose petal.
Juicy strawberry and tart rhubarb flavors, light to medium body.
Stone minerals and orange zest on the finish. Snappy and bright.
Argiolas Rosato 2012, Sardegna, Italy 50% Cannonau, 25% Monica, 20% Carignano, and 5% Bovale
Hand harvested in the early morning. Fermented & aged in stainless steel.
Brief skin contact of less than 24 hours imparts fresh fruit flavor
and lively aromas.
Fazi Battaglia Titulus Verdicchio 2012, Marche, Italy 100% Verdicchio, harvested by hand
Fermented in Stainless steel tanks and cement vats.
Intense bouquet of peaches, apples, roses and freshly baked bread.
Hint of bitter almond on the finish-typical of the Verdicchio grape.
Mercouri Estates Foloi White 2012, Peloponnese, Greece 90% red Roditis grapes from high elevation vineyards and 10% Viognier grape
Some grassy notes, crisp, sunny and invigorating demeanor.
Fresh orchard fruit, citrus and a clean, crisp finish.
Weingut Heinrich Red 2011, Neusiedlersee, Austria 60% Zweigelt, 30% Blaufränk isc h, 10% St.Laurent
Fermented in stainless steel, aged 12 month in French and Slovenian Oak barrels
Cherry nose and hints of floral and spice characters.
Black and red cherry notes on the palate.
Refreshing acidity and well managed, round tannins.
Agrina Doo Portuguiser 2012, Fruska Gora, Serbia 100% Portuguiser
(common variety known as Blauer Portugieser in Germany and Austria)
Aromas of black currants and black berries with undertones of forest berries.
Flavors of strawberries, plums, and tart cherries.
The wine is smooth with moderate acidity, and soft tannins.
Jason talking with friend Mary
Me with Mark the Cheese Monger from Keswick Creamery
friends Marguerite & Mary
the sign of a Successful Wine Tasting
after the tasting we went back to
friend Mary’s house for dinner.
Mary’s dog LUCKY – on the move…..Thanks for dinner Mary (& EVERYTHING!)!!
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True friends want nothing from you
except the joy of your presence.
No matter what you do,
they will always be your friend.
– Paramahansa Yogananda
7/19/13
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Birds are so fragile and vulnerable. These amazing photos captured a drama with two of these little creatures that is every bit as poignant and heart-wrenching as any human story. Kudos to the photographer.
The newspapers that carried these photos sold out in every country.
A female bluebird was hit by a car as she swooped low across the road, and the condition was soon fatal.
Her male mate brought her food and attended her with love and compassion.
He brought her food again, but was shocked to find her dead.
He tried to move her – a rarely seen effort.
Aware his mate was dead and would never come back to him again, he cried out with adoring love
. . . And stood beside her with sadness and sorrow.
Millions of people were touched after seeing these photos in America, Europe, Australia, and even India . The photographer sold these pictures for a nominal fee to the most famous newspaper in France. All copies of that edition sold out on the day these pictures were published.
7/18/13
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7/15/13
my baby bluebird is still hanging around –
his departure should be imminent!
gym class today
– no KRISTEN 😦 we totally miss her –
the substitute teacher’s class was lame.
I’m glad I went for a run before going to the gym
WILL WORK OUT FOR FOOD
~really, that’s what it’s all about….
Birthday card for my friend –
5 bucks included. How FUN!
When is the last time you got birthday money??
My new business cards designed by my
sister-in-law Rosemary.sister PAT came up with the name
iDiehl wines
aren’t they FABULOUS??
BE SO GOOD THEY CAN’T IGNORE YOU
it was a HOT day today – 102 degrees!
I got this right away. Can you??
Broad Axe Tavern / my new account!!
they have a STELLAR beer list —
hoping to the wine list the same way!
What are you doing
FRIDAY 7/26/13???
Why not come to my wine tasting?
It’s free & we can have dinner afterwards!(reminder – for those who don’t drink wine:
they ave a STELLAR beer list too!)
nothing better than a good friend
(except a good friend who has wine)
Danny Diehl’s new ‘do…..
I don’t know why………
any guesses???
I tried to be normal once. ***********************************************
“Nature, by example, shows us anything worthwhile comes over time. Anything worthwhile grows methodically, building on a strong foundation. Develop a willingness to carry on despite roadblocks.” Jaren L. Davis
Tuesday 7/16/13
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| “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” |
| Sir Winston Churchill |
Monday 7/15/13
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What would helen do? 