I enjoyed a glass of Dancing Bull Sauvignon Blanc with a crispy, cold salad of spring greens drizzled with chunky bleu cheese dressing, juicy, flavorful rotisserie chicken, and tender sweet potato french fries. It was a really good, straight forward white with flavors of melon, meyer lemon, cantaloupe and jasmine. Here’s a more detailed description…
Ho! for the leaves that eddy down, Crumpled yellow and withered brown, Hither and yonder and up the street And trampled under the passing feet; Swirling, billowing, drifting by, With a whisper soft and a rustling sigh, Starting aloft to windy ways, Telling the coming of bonfire days. ~Grace Strickler Dawson This was fabulous with…
My friend Kimber graciously shared her picture and wine tasting notes with me this week. Thanks, Kimber! I’m going to enjoy a glass or two of this tonight. Can’t wait! :: wine tasting notes :: ~from the label “Meticulously hand harvested clusters of fully matured Garnacha grapes were selected from only the finest hillside vineyards…
tasting ~ Magic Sauce!… and this wonderful wine. A bottle purchased by my hubby to celebrate the completion of my first novel! What a great day! seeing ~ a new embroidery design by my daughter Grace. It’s called : Peace. Love. Bacon smelling ~ coffee and newsprint hearing ~ new songs by Florence + The…
The Dock Cafe, Stillwater Minnesota… Where Jeff asked me to marry him 16 years ago. We returned yesterday and met up with our friend Jon to celebrate. (and Gracie joined us too.) Beautiful, sunny weather made the day near perfect. We sat in one of the booths by the huge windows overlooking the St. Croix…
Date night at Provenzano’s Italian Ristorante… ~ wine tasting notes ~ Barone Fini Pinot Grigio: Straw, almost clear in color, this wine has a mineral, earthy nose and a creamy texture. Its dry flavor is characterized by subtle lemon, orange and minerals. It has good acidity and a nice finish. It was amazing with Italian…
This was an especially enjoyable wine. A jammy red that went perfectly with THIS dish and this cheesy vegetable gratin. Have you tried any good wines lately? ~Melissa
In a world dominated by grape varieties, Forestedge Winery has found a niche producing high quality fruit wines. No grapes here … instead you’ll find raw ingredients like apples, chokecherries, strawberries, and rhubarb! While some ingredients – notably the rhubarb – are grown right onsite, many come from local suppliers. This can lead to years…
seeing- this incredible apple orchard that is showing off it’s naturally saturated colors.Amazingly brilliant and beautiful the apples, leaves and sky are a sight to behold. feeling– warm sunlight and cool, crisp breezes. tasting- a variety of delectable wines and ciders, apple strudel, crab apple jelly and Wisconsin cheese curds. smelling- apples, hay and fresh…
We enjoyed this wine a couple nights ago for date night on the deck. It’s very balanced, with bold citrus flavors and more delicate floral notes. I think it would be perfect with Lake Superior herring roe, buttery baguette, and brie or with fresh fish and chips and a crisp green salad. This wine screams…