2010 Joel Gott Unoaked Chardonnay

2010 Joel Gott Unoaked Chardonnay

Medium yellow in color.

Light to medium bouquet with lots of fruit aromas including citrus, melon & fresh pear.

Dry & well balanced acidity.

Has a fuller body mouth feel with flavors of tangerine, lemon lime, and a slight hint of vanilla creaminess.

JG Chardonnay has a clean medium finish. It would be good by itself but it’s minerality hints that it would pair really well with food. Pair with seafood, a citrusy salad or any lighter style entree.

March 13, 2012

2010 Charles Smith Wines "Kung Fu Girl" Riesling – Columbia Valley

2010 Charles Smith Wines “Kung Fu Girl” Riesling – Columbia Valley

KFG Riesling displays a clear pale lemon color.

Light bouquet with aromas of lime & some stone fruit.

On the palate it is off-dry >>>

(meaning not TOTALLY DRY or SUPER SWEET

as many Rieslings are accused of being…..)

KFG has a light to medium body with flavors of red apple, apricot & peaches.

It has a short but pleasant finish. Nice & crisp

Would pair wonderfully with most Asian dishes or anything SPICY!

It’s HOT to TROT. Buy some now & drink up!

March 13, 2012

3/12/12 grocery shopping, Picassa, new truck, Chester, dinner

3/12/12

sister Pat & I ran to our local grocery store GIANT

to pick up a few things for dinner

(what is YOUR local store? I had Piggly Wiggly in Texas!)

Picassa Bitch Cat got a little feisty today

she was actually PLAYING!

there must be something wrong with her….

Michael’s brand new work truck.

tried catching up on some reading today —

the Sunday Times & wine report….

Chester admiring our St Patrick Day Tree lights

sister Pat made us her special

“turkey Reuben” sandwich for dinner –

turkey, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing & cole slaw –

grilled on marble rye bread

BE HAPPY

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to being yourself:

1. Do not hold onto people who are self-absorbed

and do not know YOU exist.

2. Never put your dreams on hold

so you can be someone’s doormat.

3. Ask yourself: Where am I right now?

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March 12, 2012

Sunday March 11th 2012 pancake breakfast & biking

Sunday March 11th 2012

Fireman DAVE and another fireman whose name

I don’t know — hence why EVERYONE should

wear nametags…..

Dave always makes me a Mickey Mouse pancake.

Aren’t I Lucky?? yes!

It was a slow start for Pancake Breakfast today –

I think because of Daylight’s Saving??

this picture is for danny diehl so he can remember what his equipment looks like since he is never around anymore

today was a GORGEOUS day so we decided

to take advantage of the weather & take short ride.

We rode 26 miles today. (total 53 ytd)

This view is from the Frenchtown, NJ bridge

looking to the PA side

Pussy willows we saw at Michael’s Iced Tea stop.

I always liked Pussy Willows.

Our old neighbor Mrs Tieri always called them

“Pussies” & it was never not funny when she

said it……

We ran into our friend Rick & his girlfriend Sharon.

It was a nice day for a ride….everyone was out & about.

after biking we stopped at an old haunt of mine.

Phillip’s Fine Wines in Stockton, NJ.

I can only buy certain (hard to find) wines there

as his prices are on the high side.

We didn’t really have much of a winter.

We can all blame Michael for that one

as he bought a snow blower this year.

Life is an adventure…….

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Ho
w you fill your days

is how you fill your life…….
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March 12, 2012

Saturday March 10th 2012 work, Tonelli’s

Saturday March 10th 2012

It was another loooong day at work.

Plus I’ve been sick so that doesn’t help the day go faster.

I put in 4+ miles at work today. That’s another bonus

of the job – not stuck behind a desk. I like that part.

After work we headed over to Tonelli’s

http://tonellispizza.com/

They had some specials because

it was Chip the owner’s birthday.

This was a flirtini:

Raspberry vodka with Cointreau, champagne & splash of cranberry.

Only needed one!

I always get the Red & White Thunder pie,

it’s my favorite!

“The pizza that made us finest in the Universe!”

The band was just setting up

Happy Birthday Chip!!!

CHIP!

it was a MARCH day today…..WINDY!!!!

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Those who find a way

to enjoy whatever life has to offer

are the ones who get to enjoy

the very best that life has to offer.

Ralph Marston

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March 10, 2012

Friday March 9th 2012 work, leopard knives, bird, dog

Friday March 9th 2012

It’s challenging to put together a Picture of the Day

when I drive to work early, stay late & come home –

then stay there….. You know how I usually have a

day full agenda. So this is what I came up with……

this came from the side of a BIGFOOT beer box.

My co-worker liked it & decided to hang it

above her desk. (it’s good beer too, fyi)

LOOK what I got!!!

a set of Leopard knives — they came in the mail today.

They are really sharp, work great & are super cool!

I know, everyone is probably jealous of them….

There is a web site I check out each spring/summer.

It’s about a pair of HAWKS in Harrisburg, PA

that lay their eggs & have babies on the ledge of

a high rise. There is a Falcon Cam set up

that is not too exciting presently but when the

babies hatch it is quite cool.

http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/falcon/

The Best Picture From Apple’s recent iPad Press Conference

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frustrating situations, choose
to respond with patience and understanding. When things
don’t go your way, see it not as a disappointment but rather
as an opportunity to make positive improvements.

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March 10, 2012

Thursday March 8th, 2012 Wine/Food Paring, Wine & Women Dinner

Thursday March 8th, 2012

The morning was spent putting together tasting notes & figuring out food pairings for next weeks wine dinner.

(let me know if you want to attend, it is Tuesday 3/13)

Josephine, owner of Taormina’s & Walter the Chef.

Planning & Discussing the menu for next weeks tasting.

I was in the city today & came a cross this Farmer’s Market in the Train Station. I love that & as do many others!

The Clothespin —

(I took this picture for neighbor Denise.)

I recently heard it was called “the Embrace”.

The Union League Club is where tonight’s Wine dinner was being held. It’s an exclusive club in Center City.

Learn more here:

http://www.unionleague.org/

My friend Rosemary from Work invited me to

a fantastic evening honoring women in food and wine.

A chance to meet new people & learn more about

the industry.

Upon arrival I was treated to a nice glass of Champagne.

N.V. Aimery Sieur d’Arques Crémant de Limoux

Grande Cuvée 1531 Brut

(sorry about the poor quality of the photo, lighting was lacking in the room!)

The panel:

Mary Ewing-Mulligan, Master of Wine, is a leading

wine educator, columnist, and author. (Wine for Dummies)

Elizabeth Pressler, President and Co-Proprietor of Elizabeth Spencer, a winery established in 1998.

Véronique Rivest one of the most respected sommeliers

in Canada and internationally.

First Course “Maine Pink Shrimp Terrine”

w/grapefruit & tarragon

Paired with 2010 Elizabeth Spencer

Sauvignon Blanc (the wine was STELLAR!)

http://www.elizabethspencerwines.com/

Kristin Butterworth – Chef de Cuisine at the Lautrec Restaurant of Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa

http://www.nemacolin.com/dining/fine-dining/lautrec

2009 Elizabeth Spencer Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

the Pinot was paired with Pan Roasted Squab

w/lightly spiced Quinoa, pickled cherries, fried sage

friend Rosemary who I work with & invited me to this event

Wagyu Striploin w/38 layer potato, rapini, Calabrese sauce, amaranth paired with

2004 Elizabeth Spencer Cabernet Sauvignon ,

Mount Veeder, Napa Valley

the sisters sitting at our table —

……..Sharon, Marjie & Wendy.

the servers make it all happen,

there was probably a server for each person!

Dessert was Brown Butter Cheesecake

w/caramel, apple marmalade. Brittany sea salt

Happy thoughts IN. Happy LIFE out.

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2010 Joel Gott Unoaked Chardonnay

2010 Charles Smith Wines "Kung Fu Girl" Riesling – Columbia Valley

2010 Charles Smith Wines “Kung Fu Girl” Riesling – Columbia Valley

KFG Riesling displays a clear pale lemon color.

On the palate it is off-dry >>>

(meaning not TOTALLY DRY or SUPER SWEET

as many Rieslings are accused of being…..)

It has a short but pleasant finish. Nice & crisp

It’s HOT to TROT. Buy some now & drink up!

3/12/12 grocery shopping, Picassa, new truck, Chester, dinner

Sunday March 11th 2012 pancake breakfast & biking

Saturday March 10th 2012 work, Tonelli’s

Friday March 9th 2012 work, leopard knives, bird, dog

Thursday March 8th, 2012 Wine/Food Paring, Wine & Women Dinner

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