Chris has been preparing for the Alexandra House “Hope Gala” for many weeks as a fund raiser volunteer. During our recent trips to Napa, she was able to obtain some really nice tastings at pure Cru, Cosentino Winery, Robert Biale, Pine Ridge, Kunde Family Estate and Beringer Wineries for the “Napa Fun” vacation that will …
I have to say that I do not enjoy this time of year. Living in Minnesota during January can be tough. The winter months are cold and you cannot spend any time outside. Any other time of the year Chris and I would be outside working on the gardens, or we would likely be at …
Ok it wasn’t quite Friday when I wrote this. (it was Wednesday). It had been a couple rough weeks and I wanted a glass of wine to simply decompress. We were to leave for our Italy trip in just nine days and I kept reminding everyone at work… Recently, Chris had roasted some fresh red …
Early Saturday morning I spoke with Dave as he and Heather were driving back from LaCrosse Wisconsin. Dave had worked out on a job site at 4am that day and was done by 10am. Since their garden was full of fresh peppers and tomatoes we decided to join them for a Fajita dinner. Saturday afternoon …
We wrapped up our Memorial weekend by grilling at home. We had a fun Sunday with friends attending a St Paul Saints minor league baseball game. Unfortunately we had to leave the game early because it was too darn hot! During the seventh inning stretch we decided we just couldn’t take the heat any longer. …
I have always said that I would have a short story for each bottle I have tasted…. I feel this one will be a very short story. (well maybe!) Last weekend Chris and I spent some time in Sonoma with some coworkers and friends Denis (from Canada) and Richard (a Brit from where else!). The …
I was perusing through my cellar trying to find a bottle from a winery that I have not had in quite some time. After a few minutes I came across a 2006 Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. After doing some research on the internet, there was very little information on the winery. I do know the …
Last night Chris and I attended the Alexandra House Hope Gala with our friends John and Jen. Alexandra House provides domestic violence and sexual violence services in Anoka County. Their free service includes 24-hour emergency shelter, support services and advocacy to victims of domestic ans sexual violence. They are located in the cities of Blaine …