Wine Tasting August 15
Let’s begin with kudos to all involved in making the first ever Lummi Island Energy Fair a success last weekend. Liz Marshall spearheaded the operation; Ria Harboe made the “Recycled Art Show” happen, and lots of FOIL (Friends of the Island Library) volunteers (especially Pat!) put in hours setting up, making signs, and organizing for the event. Well done!
One display that drew lots of attention was the Vertical Axis Wind Turbines (VAWT) brought up from Seattle by Keith Hughes and family. About a dozen people were interested enough in the units to sign up for site assessments on Sunday. Also, the whole family likes wine, and came by the shop after the Energy Fair to continue the discussion over last weekend’s wines, which were all showing very well, with the Arrowood Syrah a particular favorite—the kind of wine that makes us all love wine!
This week features two light summer favorites along with a couple of hefty reds…something to fit both the warm days that still happen and that first little tingle of fall beginning to appear in the deepening blue of the August sky.
- Las Brisas Verdejo 06 Spain $9
Tingling acidity that amplifies its lime, green apple and almond flavors. A light spritz adds to the nervy character. Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc and Viura. - Borsao Rosado 08 Spain $8
Aromas of strawberry and rhubarb; a light, dry, nicely concentrated rose, refreshing and crisp on the palate…built for summer afternoons! - OS Winery “BSH” 04 Washington $28
Deep cabernet aromas of cassis and leather; great balance of fruit and acidity; sumptuous flavors of black fruit, currants and coffee, with rich soft tannins - Ojai Syrah 05 California $24
Juicy, up-front style; delicious cassis and cherry fruit interwoven with licorice, camphor, and pepper
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You know, if you hooked up a smaller version of one of those wind generators to a corkscrew….? I guess it would depend on which way the wind was blowing at the time, though. Nice blog page. Thanks!
it’s getting there…
So Leigh has given us a New Look…I LOVE it!
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