Monthly Archives: November 2020
Mix n Match
The Tuscan Table – A celebration of friends, family, food, and wine, Cucina Viansa, Vicki Sebastiani
A Siberian Encounter, Gala Servadio,
Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson, 9-781451-648539
Musicophilia, Oliver Sacks, 9-780676-9797794
A realization
We very much like wines produced with ‘low intervention’ by the vintner. Even better when it’s organic.
The Goddess of Wine is again pushing the envelope with a new white grape – Melon de Bourgogne. Loire Valley, from the Muscadet Sèvre et Maine AOC Appellation.
Domaine Bonnet-Huteau has been producing Muscadet for over 150 years. They have been certified organic since 2005, and biodynamic since 2010.
Lovely fruit characteristics…slightly peppery.
Wine Enthusiast calls it a 91 pointer – and we agree.
It will be easy to spot with it’s signature bottle.
MUSCADET SEVRE ET MAINE LA TARCIERE – DOM BONNET HUTEAU 2018
$22.99 regularly $24.99
12% Alcohol
UPC: 03497850009029
What’s Allowed
Fill Big Spaces from Big Speakers
Pink P
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhHwnrlZRus
SE – DLMBM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FMdaDEmcDg
IRON BUTTERFLY – IN A GADDA DA VIDA – 1968
(ORIGINAL FULL VERSION) CD SOUND & 3D VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIVe-rZBcm4
Make sure everything is bolted down before this starts
Magical Hendrix
Attitude Plus Plus
Doing it Right
The AOC includes some 1400 hectares of vineyard just inland from the Thau Lagoon: around the village of Pinet – the largest white wine producing area in the Languedoc / Roussillon region. It is a limestone plateau basking in the rising sun covered in highly perfumed garrigue, rows of vines, and scattered pine groves.
One of the oldest Languedoc grapes, the Piquepoul has been growing near the Thau Lagoon for centuries. White is the most common, though both blush and black grapes are to be found. As early as 1618, the botanist J.B. Maniol cited Piquepoul as one of the best known Languedoc grapes in his work “Sylve plantarium”.
It grows in a dry climate, so the end-of-season humidity helps grapes fill out and finish ripening. The grapes grow in loose bunches, are oval shaped and come off easily. That is why, in the olden days, trays were often placed beneath the vines to catch falling grapes !
The wine is remarkably fresh and quenching. It’s dry and lively. Works very well with seafood, cheese and charcuterie. (We had a cheese board and then seafood with it.)
This is our first adventure with the grape, but it won’t be our last. Not by a long shot.
The bottle is unique with its individual embossing so it will be easy to spot when you go back for more. I will be.
LANGUEDOC PICPOUL DE PINET – ORMARINE
12.5% Alcohol
UPC: 03186127768690
$17.99
For Uncertain Weather
This’ll keep you out of mischief for an hour or so, the neighbours should like it too if you crank the volume.
Blues Vol.1 – Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, BB King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKRARDgYD0Y
00:00– Walking The back Streets – Vargas Blues Band
06:52– Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
11:27– I Put Spell On You – Mica Paris & David Gilmour
15:39– Blue Jeans Blues – Jeff Healey Band
21:07– Double Trouble – Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood
29:05– Just A Loser – Robert Cray
33:18– Wath Kind Of Woman Is This – Buddy Guy
38:26– Midnight Blues – Joe Bonamassa
46:08– Help Me Forget – Robert Cray
50:17– Texas Tango – Buddy Guy
53:45– Since I’ve Been loving You – Led Zeppelin
01:01:05– I’d Rather Go Blind – Beth Hart
01:07:06– Guess Who – BB King
01:12:08– Love In Vain – The Rolling Stones
Catalogues, Walking Treks, Wine History
Fall 1900 Sears Consumer’s Guide 0-695-80204-6
The Places in Between, Rory Stewart, 978-0-14-305330-9
(walking trek through Afghanistan)
Phylloxera: How wine was saved for the world, Christy Campbell, 0-00-7111536-9
(thanks Frank)
11th Hour, 11th Day, 11th Month
THE FINAL INSPECTION –
| MAY THE SUN SHINE DOWN ON YOU ON REMEMRANCE DAY THE FINAL INSPECTIONThe soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. “Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?” The soldier squared his shoulders and said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t. Because those of us who carry guns, Can’t always be a saint. I’ve had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I’ve been violent, Because the world is awfully rough. But, I never took a penny, That wasn’t mine to keep… Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep. And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I’ve wept unmanly tears. I know I don’t deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears. If you’ve a place for me here, Lord, It needn’t be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don’t, I’ll understand. There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. “Step forward now, you soldier, You’ve borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets; You’ve done your time in Hell.” ~Author Unknown~ It’s the Soldier, not the reporter WHO has given us the freedom of the press. It’s the Soldier, not the poet, WHO has given us the freedom of speech. It’s the Soldier WHO ensures our right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,Not the politicians. It’s the Soldier who salutes the flag, WHO serves beneath the flag, AND whose coffin is draped by the flag. If you care to offer the smallest token of recognition and appreciation for the Military,PLEASE pray for our men and womenWHO have served and are currently serving our countryAND pray for those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. God bless our soldiers, sailors and airmen, past and present. |