This Pinot Noir comes from a vineyard planted from 3 Dijon clones. These clones have created a flavor profile of well-balanced acidity bringing out complex flavors. The bouquet of lavender and wild strawberry blossoms are pleasant and give an indication that the fruit will dominate the palate. On the palate the wild strawberries, raspberries are
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Portillo Malbec 2014
This Malbec is a deep ruby red wine produced from hand-harvested grapes in the Mendoza Region of Argentina. The Portillo Malbec presents a bouquet rich with the fruit tones of blackberries and plums. The flavors of red current, black cherry are backed up by round tannins with a finish of long notes of cinnamon, cloves
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Impressions of Frontier Airlines
Recently my family headed for Cincinnati Ohio to surprise my in-laws for their 50th Wedding anniversary. Since it was too far to drive for the short trip, we decided to fly. Since this would be my youngest child’s first flight and coupled with his autism we decided to drive to Houston from San Antonio and
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Blue Apron and Hello Fresh
A few weeks ago we received a coupon for two free meals from Blue Apron and Hello Fresh. We decided to give it a try starting with Blue Apron. My wife and I were impressed with the first meals that showed up on our porch from Blue Apron. Their refrigerated boxes are packed with ice
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Very Cool Containers
These containers are wonderful. I replaced a number of worn out plastic containers with this set. Over the past weeks I have used them for everything from storing leftover canned tomatoes to moving my son’s fish across town. The set comes with 4 sizes of containers. Each container seals nicely and air can be removed
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Really Stylish Glasses
When these glasses arrived in my house, my daughter took an instant like to them. She is preparing to head off on her own she quickly confiscated them for herself. She is a hot tea person and these glasses have become her tea cups of choice. These glasses by Ozeri are stylish and the double
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a bunch of foodies and winos got together and 5k race broke out – 2016 Culinaria's 5K Wine and Beer Run
A couple of Saturdays ago (ok March 18th, more than a couple now) a bunch of foodies and winos got together and 5k race broke out. Ok, that’s not quite what happened, but it was a lot of fun. I have run many 5k races over the years, and written about a few of them
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What is it that Gives us Pleaser in Wine? #MWWC24
At a TED Talk “The origins of pleasure” psychologist Paul Bloom talk s about our biological need for pleasure. “called “essentialism,” which is a particularly clever and important adaptation that drives us to focus on the deeper aspect of things. For instance, it matters, when you look at people, not to be entirely moved by what
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Big Changes coming to Sea World Parks
I woke up this morning to this news. It was the very first thing our local TV news station was reporting on as I woke up at 5:30 today. Sea World announced that as of today they would stop their Orca breading program and the killer whales currently living at the Sea World Parks would
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What a way to boost Breakfast – Lori’s Salt Caramel Syrup
Lori’s Salt Caramel Syrup boasts rich vanilla flavor with a hint of maple and a dash of salt for a versatile syrup that complements any breakfast dish. With only four all-natural ingredients, all you get is pure flavor in this beautiful golden syrup. It starts with a base of caramelized cane sugar then gets rounded
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