Weekend Updatery

[lagilman]

The Holiday Season continues at the side gig, so I was on my feet most of the weekend, bringing cheer, good tidings, and libations to all. Or at least, everyone who wandered into the tasting room.

Every time the Snoopy Christmas theme comes 'round, everyone behind the bar does the Snoopy dance. Badly, I should add. But with enthusiasm.

It snowed a little here on Saturday, which means we had a steady if faint shower of snowflakes that never amounted to more than a light dusting. But it was very pretty, and didn't make anyone on the roads panic, so we're calling it a win. Sunday was clear and cold, and I am appreciating my featherdown duvet all over again...

Meanwhile, I wrote many thousands of words, recorded my Behind the Scenes for Patreon, wrapped some packages, and made a Massive Pot of Stew. Which I then ate a massive lot of, because tasty. I'd like to pass on the Epic Fantasy Road Adventure that seems to come packaged with stew, though.

For the wine nerdery:

Tonight's Drinking is a 2010 Duet (94% Cab Sauvignon, 6% Merlot) from Des Voigne - it's a library wine I've been meaning to try, as Darren hasn't made a cab sauv in recent years.

On opening, it was hard to get a sense of the wine, but after about half an hour of patience, it revealed itself with cassis and black licorice and a hint of bittersweet cocoa. It's softer than expected, like any grande dame clearly fading over time, but there's lots of flavor in the glass. Would have loved to've tried it 2 years ago, and if (when) Darren does another cab sauv, I'll totally be lined up for a bottle.

(disclaimer: I work for DesVoigne, but have no financial interests other than my paycheck. )

Comments

[chris-walsh.livejournal.com]

The Snoopy Dance is a very forgiving dance. *nods and smiles* Thank you for adding to good cheer.

[scarlettina.livejournal.com]

Sounds like both a pleasant and a productive weekend. Would very much like to see you, but it's unlikely to happen before I depart for parts east on Wednesday night. I have a little something for you. Perhaps when I return?

[joycemocha.livejournal.com]

Sigh. I wish I could drink American reds, there's some innovative stuff coming out. I used to like that sort of cab/merlot mix. White wines just don't have that sort of chewy bite to them, and I'm tiring of hard liquor.

Ah well, perhaps I can persuade the husband to indulge in port or a good Chianti. Those I can drink.

[lagilman]

If you can drink Chianti, then you should be able to drink sangiovese wherever it's made?

[joycemocha.livejournal.com]

I've not tried American sangiovese....hmm. Might be worth an experiment, and if it doesn't work, I can give it to the spouse to drink. It makes me very sad, though, because I used to love Ravenswood cabs or cab/merlots. Can't drink them now.

[lagilman]

Have you tried syrah, or pinot noir?

[martianmooncrab.livejournal.com]

everyone behind the bar does the Snoopy dance.

as they should... with enthusiasm... because thats how Snoopy rolls.

[joycemocha.livejournal.com]

Alas, yes to both. Stuffy ears, followed by stuffy nose, pretty quick response. I'll occasionally take a sip off of hubby's glass when he has something new and good, and with some wines, that's enough to trigger a reaction. Others take about half a glass. But when we bought red wine in Paris? No problems....and since we happened to be there when the nouveau beaujolais was released for that year....yum.

[lagilman]

That's very odd - contrary to "oh they add X" rumor, US wineries don't, as a rule, do anything particularly different while making their wines, compared to old world wineries, and I can't imagine you'd be allergic to terroir from all over the US...

How about South American wines?

[joycemocha.livejournal.com]

Hmm. Not tried South American wines.

[joycemocha.livejournal.com]

Hey, and thanks for the time and sharing your expertise. This really gives me some ideas for options....