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Enough Already, Sheesh!

  • Posted on June 13, 2009 at 9:15 pm

OK, enough, already!  I have sat down probably ten times to write this next post only to have life hit me in the face in one way, shape or form.  I understand life has it’s priorities but, seriously, you have been waiting to hear about that Cabernet Franc with the pot roast (it was phenomenal!  Shelly has started making a pot roast with a different recipe and it’s just so moist and tasty and the Cab Franc went very well with it) as well as learn about legs.  Well, sadly, that was five weeks ago. 

So this is what I’ve decided to do:  Completely start over.  Yep, that’s right.  Well, not the whole column/blog but we’re going to forget about legs for THIS post and just clean up what’s been going on and then go on from there.  OK?  Good, I was hoping you’d be in agreement with me.

I want to start off commenting on an issue regarding a recent blogger that made a statement regarding a major league baseball player recently.  He made a negative statement as fact that directly put into question his ethics.  The player took the high road which is consistent with the class in which he conducts himself.  The issue is regarding bloggers and how they casually write whatever they want to without worrying about any consequences. 

I have five different blogs (you can see a list on my Phil Anderson Enterprises site) but I also have a background in writing and journalism.  Shelley and I seem to debate on the importance of having a few mistakes here or there in a blog.  I think it’s vitally important to put together the best blog you can, written the best you can and grammatically correct.  It also must include facts.  Sure, opinion is great and that’s exactly what you’re getting with this site as I tell you what my general wine thoughts are regarding the wine we’re drinking.  I don’t, however, claim to be an expert in wine but what I’m learning I am passing on to those who are starting from square one.

I guess what I’m saying is you are going to get the most factual information regarding wine that I can give you.  If I’m wrong, I would welcome and encourage anyone to correct me.  When I give negative feedback on certain wines I try not to do it in a vindictive way.  Will I be perfect?  No.  But I am looking forward to adding more and more people to my growing membership of wine lovers and my promise is to be as accurate as possible with wine facts while teaching about the wonderful world of wine.  And I will try to be concise, effective and entertaining. 

So, enough about that.

Here’s what I’m going to do.  I have a mounting pile of wine bottles that I was going to write about.  I had my little notes on each one and I have been eager to get going on them.  However, I had a little mishap in the form of washing my pants that contained ALL of my notes on these wines.  Ooops….  Or as Homer would say, “DOH!”  So this is what I’m going to do so that I know to re-taste these wines and give you my opinion on them:  I’m going to list each one.  Boring?  Maybe.  But it will help me to try them again.

Here goes, with the reds first.

Maryhill 2005 Proprietor’s Reserve Zinfandel; HC 2006 Merlot from Charles Smith Wines; Rodney Strong 2006 Pinot Noir (which was a gift and I’m mad I lost the notes!);  Ryan Patrick Vineyards 2005 Barbera; Portteus 2007 Rattlesnake Red.

The whites are Ironstone 2007 Obsession Symphony; Coeur d’Alene Cellars 2007 No. 6 White; Starborough 2007 Sauvignon Blanc; Villa Maria 2008 Sauvignon Blanc; Oyster  Bay 2008 Sauvignon Blanc; Pacific Rim NV Dry Riesling; Terra Blanca 2005 Viognier; Festival ‘34 2007 Chardonnay; Milbrandt Vineyards 2006 Riesling.

And, lastly, one of Shelley’s most favorite Rose’s, Montes Cherub 2008 Rose’ of Syrah.

My oath to you is to not let life get in the way of my passion regarding this site!  I am not going to let life bully me!  I am in control and I am the boss! 

I feel better, thank you.

Now, next Sunday, a week from tomorrow, which will be Fathers Day, Shelley and I will be pouring at the “White Out” table at the 2009 Taste Washington-Spokane.  Last years event taught us about Madeleine Angevine (see my post in mid-March and mid-April).  Who knows what we’ll find this year.  The “White Out” table is right next to the Anthony’s Oyster and Seafood Bar.  We will start pouring around 2:40 (I think) so if you’re there come by and say “hello” to us!

I will try and take great notes on all of the wine we taste that day.  Usually I can only muster about 20 wines; Shelley is about ten.  But it’s so much fun and I can’t wait for that day to come. 

Until the next post, bottoms up, and thank you for reading!

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