2010 Josh Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon with Penne Marinara and Rosemary Bread

Went shopping at Gary's Wine today.  Love days like that when I just go in without a specific item in mind, and fill up the cart with some wines....  Some I've had before, others not.  Before we went, I started the marinara in the crock pot.  Recipe is courtesy of another blog I discovered today called Budget Bytes.  I'm gonna have to go through this blog a little to see what else I can make.  I like food.  I like to save $$$.  Sounds like a plan.  So, we had penne with this marinara recipe http://budgetbytes.blogspot.com/2011/11/slow-cooker-marinara-515-recipe-040.html.  

Also, kids & I went to the Farmers Market in town today and bought this awesome Rosemary Bread from the Hoboken Farms stand (check it...  www.hobokenfarms.com).  This bread was freakin awesome.  I could smell that all day.  To go with the bread, I made a couple of dips, courtesy of The Pampered Chef.  I used the Sun-Dried Tomato & Herb seasoning, and I also made up the Parmesan Garlic oil dipping seasoning.  I did use these seasonings last week and, at that time, I just put some oil in a dipping plate and shook in the seasoning.  This week I followed the directions.  No one liked it when I followed the directions (they felt it was too thick and overpowering), so I'll stick w/ my rebellious ways next time around and just shake it in the EVOO until I think it's good.  D also made us a tossed salad with dinner w/ some fresh Jersey veggies, etc. from the Market.  

Our wine selection for tonight was the 2010 Josh Cellars Cabernet.  I know we've had this before, and when we did buy it the first time, I will admit we bought it for the name.  My first born, Joshua.  I also remembered we liked it a lot, so when I saw it again today, I went for it.  I really thought it more expensive last time.  Really nice wine for the price ($14.99 at Gary's).  

Visually, it's this beautiful plum color with legs that slowly run down the glass, showing off it's medium to heavy body.  On the nose, you inhale a fabulous combination of pepper and black currant.  Then, my favorite part, the taste...  It's got very soft tannins, making it go down easy, a little too easy (he, he!).  I feel like it's less pepper in the mouth, but still spicy if that makes sense.  The rich berry is amazing, and the finish hangs on for a bit, just extending the enjoyment of the wine.  

Overall, what a great pairing this evening.  Good food, Good Wine (good price), and a nice evening w/ my men.  A girl couldn't be happier ;)  So, now I gotta finish off this bread and what's left in my glass.  

In Vino Veritas!

Todd Lauren Pinot Noir 2010

Good Thursday Evening to all,

Tonight we enjoyed the Todd Lauren Pinot Noir with our Penne Vodka. I found my wine rack this evening to be fairly empty....   Not cool.  Text to husband - please go to Stew's and get a bottle of wine for dinner!!  Response - any specific request?  To Husband - Pinot.  He was torn between this bottle or a Burgundy, and went with this.  I think either would do ;)

But this is what I have, so this is what I'll write about.  Let's begin!

So, start with a look...  Such a beautiful ruby red you can see right through.  Light to medium body, legs seem to run right down your glass. 

Stick your nose in it...  you get ripe cherries.  Swirl around a bit, and it adds some leather, in a good way. 

And, to taste...  It's a nice cherry on the tongue mixed with a delightful earthiness.  It's somewhat acidic.  Truely, a perfect balance.  And, it went great with dinner! 

So, any suggestions of wines you have for me, I'll take it!  I want to write about what you want to hear about.  I also take donations ;)   LOL!  Of wine, of course.  You give it, I'll taste it and give a full report! 

I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Skouras Saint George Aghiorghitiko Nemea 2010

Blogging from the phone today.  Please excuse my typos...

Burgers and fingerlings tonight.  Nothing special about the burgers except they were made with love by hubs ;)

Fingerlings I shake up with EVOO, ground salt, ground pepper and Tastefully Simple Grillin Seasoning.  Put it on a stone and on the grill.

Tonights wine is a WOTM from Amanti Vino.  I sat looking at my rack (comments to yourself, please) and saw French, Italian and Greek...  I'm not sure I've done Greek before, so I went with it.  Excellent choice.  

Beautiful purple-red that's just light enough to see through.  Stick your nose in it and there's this wonderful cherry, very light tobacco (which is a descriptive I hate to use,because it doesn't sound good to me) and a hint of chocolate (or maybe I just want to smell that).  Now taste...   Very vibrant, sexy, yes sexy, red wine.  Now, I don't taste the tobacco but the rest of what was on the nose is in the mouth.  I also now realize I have a mosquito coil burning...  Is that where the tobacco was coming from?   Could be.

Oh well, the chill and the clouds see rolling in, so it looks like I'm done out here.  I highly recommend this wine.  I may comment later with other possible pairings, but for now...

In Vino Veritas