Red is for Lovers...

My husband and I visited Perennial Vineyards in Brewster on Friday night. If you haven't been there...you must go. It is very cozy and reminds me of medieval times. We drank their Vidal Blanc and ordered a cheese and meat plate.  My husband kept saying "there's an older crowd here"...thinking to myself we are not exactly spring chickens. My two highlights of the evening were the couple next to us...they drank through FOUR bottles of wine. I think I was amazed and wishing I could get through one bottle and not fall asleep!  I noticed one of their wine bottles was red. I have never seen a red wine bottle. I thought to myself...that red wine bottle would look wonderful on my wine bottle tree.  After several minutes of coaxing my husband to get me a red bottle...he asked for one from the barmaid while purchasing a bottle to go (Wine Dog Red). Well, if anybody knows me...one bottle isn't enough. I persuaded my husband to ask the couple next to us, you know, the couple drinking FOUR bottles of wine, if we could have their red wine bottle. He really didn't want to ask, but for me, he did. I would have ordered it myself but it was a Chardonnay aged in Oak...which I don't do oak. So, I was happy leaving with 2 red wine bottles for my bottle tree and the best husband ever!   Happy Valentine's Day!

Featured Wine:

 Wine Dog Red 
A red blend of Chancellor & Leon Mullet. Sweet Red. Red Currant & Pomegranate with a tart sweet finish

This wine is dedicated to all Winemakers, Cellar Rats, and Vineyard Workers who work along side their pet.  A constant companion and friend.  A portion of your purchase will go toward helping animals in need. $1 from every bottle is donated to The Murphy Foundation (the name of our farm dog) . The foundation helps with vet bills, food, placing of animals in the local area.


 Vidal Blanc Dry white, floral, citrus, with a earthy finish. The character of the vineyard is expressed in this wine


http://www.perennialvineyards.com/

Sunday, Feb. 5th was my oldest daughter's birthday - she turned a big 24! Hard to believe since I myself am about 24..at least in heart!  We took her and her boyfriend to eat at Great Lakes Brewing Co. in Cleveland Saturday evening. This was her first time there. It was very crowded as usual. She ordered the Triple Dog Dare brew and it was delicious! I had my good ole' standby - Riesling.
Food was good, atmosphere good, and celebrating with Brittany the best!  One of my New Year's resolutions this year is to learn more about beer...and football.  So far, so good!

Belgian Tripel Dog Dare

A Belgian tripel with mild fruity and spicy flavors.

ABV: 9.5%
ABW: 7.6%
IBU: 30