Wednesday, April 2, 2008
MAY 2008 Wine Tasting Scheduled
Okay, looks like we will be having a Spring Tasting. Saturday May 10, 2008 is the date and it will be hosted by the one and only Dawson Bloom. Featured wines will be those from South America (Argentina & Chile). Mark you calendars and I sencerely hope everyone can attend. Look for more updates as we get closer. We will be looking for volunteers to bring food. Two Wine tastings in a 3 months span...I'm pyched. We are really on a roll now!!!!!
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Hey. Is it a thought if we're going the route of South American wines we consider some Latin American cuisine? I understand a number of South American nations are known for beef, but had a thought of preparing a Paella platter. If we want to keep a fairly consistent playing ballfield, I can always go back to a standard pasta dish.
Not a bad idea JP. In fact I love Paella. However, if we do that we should defintely work some White's into the South American selection to go with the Fish. I'd definitely be in favor of that since Argentina makes some excellent Chardonnays as we all experienced.
JP, that's a great idea; pairing the regional wines and foods, if we are focusing on one region, should work really well. I love paella, and would be willing to give it a go if everyone can chip in to buy the shellfish, etc. If we have paella I think we should definitely do white wines however.
Let me know.
As Ant wrote, I am currently working on a wine cellar in my basement. It will be in the back corner. The area was partially framed, and my father-in-law and I finished framing it with 2x3 and 2x4 last weekend. The area needs to be wrapped in vapor barrier, which is "6-mil" plastic sheeting, and is a real pain in the ass to tuck between the studs and the foundation. I then put a layer of insulation and covered it with moisture-resistant drywall; half of one wall is done. We also laid a piece of plywood on the floor, which will eventually be covered with parkay tiles. I had to frame out a cutout for a cooling unit too. The whole room will be about 5 by 7 feet. When it's done I we'll have a wine tasting at my house.
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