Artists Studio Tour & Wine Tasting September 5-6

Posted at September 2, 2009

Last weekend is a little blurred. Gonna have to check notes and photos. What I do remember is that we were blessed by the great Wine Buddha who brought us several people who bought wine by the case –god bless ’em! There is a special place in Wine Heaven for these people, and we pray for them with every swirl, sniff, and taste. The world needs MORE people like this, and I urge each and every one of you to step up to the plate and do your part to keep this shoestring enterprise going. If not you, who? If not now, when???

We had a nice visit with Judy and John, this time she wasn’t packing wine samples, so made for a more, um, subdued and conversational visit! We all toasted John for his the first sale in his budding Real Estate career, a satisfying milestone.  judy and john

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also visiting were  Peter and Kathleen, from …hmm…somewhere…(???). He is the shy accountant turned screenwriter (I’m not making this up), excited and endearingly embarrassed by the airing of his screenplay  “Reverse Angle” on Lifetime movie channel Sept 4, which is this Friday! peter and kathleen

So congratulations are in order for both John and Peter…and, in all modesty, what better place to celebrate than our Saturday wine tasting?…!

And all of you who have whatever kind of cable you need to pull in “Reverse Angle” be sure to watch and tell us what you think…and maybe tape it so we can see it, too, huh…???

 

Our artists this weekend are:  Nancy Ging (almost certain to be a new grandmother by the weekend…!); small landscapes that are showing a new drama and focus– by all means come and see; and our reclusive neighbor “R” has promised to bring by a piece or two, which we look forward to. She has been in sort of creative seclusion for weeks, and have no idea what to expect, so we can’t help but be surprised!

Wines this weekend are the most popular of the year so far. Each one is a special treat, a great value, and certain to please. So be sure to stop by, see the new works, taste some favorites, and schmooze with the locals. Tour hours are 10-6 each day (too much!), and wine tasting 1-6 each day.

Montinore Borealis White      Oregon      $10: Back by popular demand! Grapefruit, pineapple, peach, and quince, with aromas of fresh flowers…

Santa Digna Carmenere 07 Chile $10: Chalky notes of toasty plums, blueberry, raisin give way to finish of dark prunes and spicy white pepper…a great value!

Alberti 154 Malbec 08 Argentina $10: Ripe and polished, with layers of red licorice, dark cherries, raspberries and a hint licorice that all glide together through the medium-weight finish.

Robert Karl Merlot ’06 Washington $22:  This lovely merlot shows rich aromas of dark ripe fruit and berries, hints of mocha, leather, and sagey spice with a smooth and delicious mid-palate, lightly mouth-watering acidity and smooth ripe tannins.

 

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