Travel great distances to procure a bottle of the Luna Vineyards Pinot Grigio, not to the moon perhaps, but go the distance.  The wine is divine.  Pale gold, like [...]]]> “We may go to the moon, but that’s not very far. The greatest distance we have to cover still lies within us.” — Charles de Gaulle

Travel great distances to procure a bottle of the Luna Vineyards Pinot Grigio, not to the moon perhaps, but go the distance.  The wine is divine.  Pale gold, like moon light, flavors of citrus (grapefuit and lemon) with mango and tropical fruit notes with a soft mineral finish.  The perfect pairing is Shrimp Scampi.

The details: 14.1% alcohol.  Screw-cap closure.  Appellation: Napa.  The grapes are 95% pinot grigio and 5% chardonnay.  Suggested retail $18 USD (actual retail about $9-13) the wine is widely distributed or purchase directly from Luna Vineyards.  This was a media sample generously faciltated by The Barn Group.

The music match is “New Moon on Monday” by Duran Duran from the album Seven & the Ragged Tiger.

photo courtesy of NASA.

]]> http://wineharlots.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=4629 0 http://wineharlots.com/wordpress/?p=4609 http://wineharlots.com/wordpress/?p=4609#comments Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:01:09 +0000 Wine Harlot http://wineharlots.com/wordpress/?p=4609 “In summer, the song sings itself.”  –  William Carlos Williams

Wine Harlots can’t stop singing the praises of the sunny Foppiano Vineyards Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc 2009.  This is everything a sauvignon blanc should be: fresh, crisp, bright; citrus and pineapple with a touch of apricot.  The perfect pairing is Roasted Tilapia with Potato [...]]]> “In summer, the song sings itself.”  –  William Carlos Williams

Wine Harlots can’t stop singing the praises of the sunny Foppiano Vineyards Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc 2009.  This is everything a sauvignon blanc should be: fresh, crisp, bright; citrus and pineapple with a touch of apricot.  The perfect pairing is Roasted Tilapia with Potato & Asparagus in Dill Butter.

The details: 14.0% alcohol.  Stelvin® screw-cap closure.  Appellation:  Russian River Valley.  The retail price is $18 USD and the wine can be purchased directly thorough Foppiano Vineyards.  This was a media sample kindly faciliated by The Barn Group.

The music match is “Sun to Me” by by Faithless from the new album Dance.  Wine Harlots suggest getting a little sun, singing the summer song and sipping a little sauvignon blanc.

photo courtesy of Tobias Alt.

I was at a social media meet-up at The Melting Pot – Gaslamp last week.  It was a great group of people, and the fondue was delicious and super-fun.  A perfect get-together for a group of girlfriends.  I’m obsessed with the Melting Pot Blackberry Sage Lemonade, (the Melting Pot has generously shared [...]]]>

I was at a social media meet-up at The Melting Pot – Gaslamp last week.  It was a great group of people, and the fondue was delicious and super-fun.  A perfect get-together for a group of girlfriends.  I’m obsessed with the Melting Pot Blackberry Sage Lemonade, (the Melting Pot has generously shared the recipe with the Wine Harlots readership.)  Make your own, or go to the Melting Pot to have one made for you, it’s the perfect refreshing summer cocktail.  Cheers!

Blackberry Sage Lemonade

Glass:

• Pint

Ingredients:

• 5 Blackberries
• 4-5 Sage leaves
• 1 Lemon wedge
• 1 oz Monin Blackberry Syrup
• SKYY Infusions Citrus vodka
• Lemonade

Procedure:

• Muddle blackberries, sage leaves and lemon in mixing glass.
• Fill mixing glass with ice.
• Add Monin Blackberry.
• Add vodka.
• Fill with lemonade.
• Pour into mixing tin, then back into pint glass and garnish.

Garnish:

• 2 Blackberries speared.
• 2 Sage leaves on top of drink.
• 1 Lemon wedge on top of drink.

Enjoy!

“All who would win joy, must share it; happiness was born a twin.”  — Lord Byron

You’ll be happy and joyful when you drink Lange Twins Zinfandel, and for karma’s sake, I suppose you ought to share it.  It’s a winner, with lush blackberry, raspberry and dark cherry notes with a subtle spice.  [...]]]>

“All who would win joy, must share it; happiness was born a twin.”  — Lord Byron

You’ll be happy and joyful when you drink Lange Twins Zinfandel, and for karma’s sake, I suppose you ought to share it.  It’s a winner, with lush blackberry, raspberry and dark cherry notes with a subtle spice.  The perfect pairing is the divine Recchiuti’s Red Wine Pairing Collection chocolates.  The Star Anise Pink Peppercorn truffle was sublime with the zinfandel.

Details: 14.8% alcohol.  Screw-cap.  Appellation: Lodi.  The price is $15 USD (or $12 for club members) available directly from the Lange Twins Winery & Vineyards or through select Distributors.  This was a media sample generously provided by the winery.

The music match is the single “Joy” from David Poe, available for a sawbuck from BandCamp, when was the last time you got joy for a dollar?  Wine Harlots say:  Drink Lange Twins, share the joy.

cork frame courtesy of M. Scott Gardner of The Second Artist.
wine glass courtesy of Andrea Robinson and The One.
photo credit: EatonAlive ©2010

Wine Harlots drink a lot of wine, and have a dilemma.  Not about the wine consumption, but what to do with all the cork closures.  Join us while we find uses for the leftover corks.

This is hands-down the best use of wine corks Wine Harlots have seen.  [...]]]>

Wine Harlots drink a lot of wine, and have a dilemma.  Not about the wine consumption, but what to do with all the cork closures.  Join us while we find uses for the leftover corks.

This is hands-down the best use of wine corks Wine Harlots have seen.  The cork cow is named Ms. Moolot (think Merlot, but with a “moo”) and was created by artist Gretchen Gardner and is located at the Charles Creek Vineyard tasting room on the plaza in Somona.  Stop by and pay your respects to the beloved bovine and stay for a glass (or two) of Charles Creek.  You’ve been given your marching orders, now moooooooove!

photos courtesy of Charles Creek Vineyard

Wine Harlots drink a lot of wine, and have a dilemma.  Not about the wine consumption, but what to do with all the cork closures.  Join us while we find uses for the leftover corks.

What would a round-up of craft ideas for wine corks be without a trivet?  Of [...]]]>

Wine Harlots drink a lot of wine, and have a dilemma.  Not about the wine consumption, but what to do with all the cork closures.  Join us while we find uses for the leftover corks.

What would a round-up of craft ideas for wine corks be without a trivet?  Of course, our suggestion is high-rent, not your ordinary trivet, created by the Morgan household, of the Drink What You Like fame.  It’s a full range-length trivet, with heat resistant foam bottom with small stone lifts at each corner to sit on the range.  Deluxe!

photo courtesy of  Frank Morgan of Drink What You Like ©2010

Wine Harlots drink a lot of wine, and have a dilemma.  Not about the wine consumption, but what to do with all the cork closures.  Join us while we find uses for the leftover corks.

This was sent to us by our friend Dezel at My Vine Spot.  [...]]]>

Wine Harlots drink a lot of wine, and have a dilemma.  Not about the wine consumption, but what to do with all the cork closures.  Join us while we find uses for the leftover corks.

This was sent to us by our friend Dezel at My Vine Spot.  He uses spent corks in vases to prop-up glass flowers.  (Perfect for those of us who don’t have green thumbs.)  What’s the centerpiece?  It’s a EuroCave, which chills and preserves open wine bottles for up to ten days.  (Not really a problem at Wine Harlots World Headquarters, it’s an unlikely event that there’s ever orphan open wine.)  But for the wine enthusiest who has everything (and we mean everything) here’s the gift for them.

photo courtesy of  Dezel Quillen ©2010

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Wine Harlots drink a lot of wine, and have a dilemma.  Not about the wine consumption, but what to do with all the cork closures.  Join us while we find uses for the leftover corks.

C’mon!  How cute are these place card holders?  A perfect touch for your next wine dinner.  The [...]]]>

Wine Harlots drink a lot of wine, and have a dilemma.  Not about the wine consumption, but what to do with all the cork closures.  Join us while we find uses for the leftover corks.

C’mon!  How cute are these place card holders?  A perfect touch for your next wine dinner.  The wine cork place card holder photograph is from Another Wine Blog.  The Champagne cork place card holder is from A Darling Day.  The instructions seem simple enough for even a Wine Harlot.  C’mon!  Get crafty!

photos courtesy of Joe Power at Another Wine Blog and Jessica Barley at A Darling Day.

]]> http://wineharlots.com/wordpress/?feed=rss2&p=4509 4 http://wineharlots.com/wordpress/?p=4501 http://wineharlots.com/wordpress/?p=4501#comments Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:01:57 +0000 Wine Harlot http://wineharlots.com/wordpress/?p=4501

Wine Harlots drink a lot of wine, and have a dilemma.  Not about the wine consumption, but what to do with all the cork closures.  Join us while we find uses for the leftover corks.

Wine Harlots are kinda grooving on this one, CorKey, a keychain using a recycled wine [...]]]>

Wine Harlots drink a lot of wine, and have a dilemma.  Not about the wine consumption, but what to do with all the cork closures.  Join us while we find uses for the leftover corks.

Wine Harlots are kinda grooving on this one, CorKey, a keychain using a recycled wine cork from RePlayGround, a great little gift at $3 USD.  But face it, the cop isn’t going to buy the “But Officer, I haven’t been drinking!” excuse with this baby dangling from your ignition.

photo courtesy of RePlayGround