Real Estate, Wine, and Zen
I have been calling this my “Body Bag House,” because that’s the only way I’m going to be carried out of it when I am very old and very gray. Clairol notwithstanding.
Don’t You Just Love Real Life? And Stuff?
We were happily surprised with the quality of the Paso Robles Pinot Noirs. So much so that I found myself thinking: Is there *anything* that Paso can’t do?!?
Madeline’s Restaurant – Cambria, CA
Well, my friends Rick and Jarlene went to Cambria, California – actually Paso Robles – for Rick’s special birthday. I won’t say how old he is, but let’s just say that he’s been around the block a time or two. Or several.
Why Wine?
My first “good” Pinot – which occurred before the movie Sideways, by the way – was an epiphany. The color that gleamed with translucent ruby, purple, and flashes of garnet, the nose that danced with roses, cranberries, strawberries, smoke, and cherries, and the experience of pure silk on the palate and a luscious, long, exquisite finish, pretty much ruined me for any other wine. While I can’t remember the wine maker, I do remember the experience.
A Tale of Three Rosés
It’s spring, and as we cruise into summer, I’m already starting to taste my favorite summer wines. That would be, of course, Rosés!
The Still at the Mirage – Opening Night Review
But make no mistake – it is a serious, fully-staffed and stocked kitchen, and the food is no joke. While you will be paying Mirage prices, you can also expect Mirage quality. Excellent. This ain’t bar food. Dammit again.
MGM Marches On – Screw Y’All
My recommendation? There are lots of other properties in town that don’t charge for parking because they already know and appreciate that you’re supporting their businesses by paying for rooms, gaming, shows, events, food, shopping, and more. MGM just wants a pound more flesh.
A Week of Sous Vide and Wine
When chicken is cooked this way, it doesn’t just “taste like chicken.” This chicken has flavor, depth, and complexity, and no other foods that allegedly taste like chicken can possibly taste like *this* chicken.
2012 Troon Old Vine Meritage – What is Meritage?
While there are individual bad wines out there – and goodness knows I’ve sampled my fair share of vinous dreck – modern technology, coupled with the love and passion of the wine grower and wine maker, ensure that in whatever world we prefer, the wines are going to be good.
A Father’s Grief
You all know – even if not personally – the man I lovingly call The Wineaux Guy™. The last few weeks have been incomprehensibly difficult for us.
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A Week of Sous Vide and Wine
When chicken is cooked this way, it doesn’t just “taste like chicken.” This chicken has flavor, depth, and complexity, and no other foods that allegedly taste like chicken can possibly taste like *this* chicken.
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Robert Parker, Wine, and Menopause
So why is it that the overwhelming majority of official wine tasters and critics are men? It's not because they're better at the sniffing or tasting. It's because they have better memories. And because they don’t go through menopause.
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Madeline’s Restaurant – Cambria, CA
Well, my friends Rick and Jarlene went to Cambria, California - actually Paso Robles – for Rick's special birthday. I won't say how old he is, but let's just say that he's been around the block a time or two. Or several.
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