Happy Valentine's Day!

Hope you all have a wonderful Valentine's day.

xx

Cheers,

B

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Wine & Monkeys: Vino is Not Just for Humans Anymore

Yep, you heard it right. Sounds bananas at first but according the latest news, the Telegraph reports that the Kazakhstan zoo feeds a diluted red wine mixture to monkeys.  The alcohol soothes and relaxes while wine's other components help ward off the flu, thus "protect[ing] them from respiratory infections" (Svetlana Pilyuk, the chief animal specialist).

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To me, zoologist Pilyuk just confirms what we already suspected -- red wine has its health benefits.

Another reason to feel good about enjoying a glass of red wine this weekend!

Cheers,

B

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Alpha Omega Winery

After a busy week of schoolwork, last week's spontaneous decision to visit Napa on a sunny weekend afternoon felt just right. It was a nice escape from the usual - and a well-deserved treat!

This time we went to three wineries, Alpha Omega being one of them.  This boutique winery is a relatively new establishment, located just off Highway 29 in Rutherford - the heart of Napa Valley.  The grounds are absolutely amazing with ample amounts of outdoor seating - perfect for kicking back outdoors with a glass of wine while overlooking stunning Napa Valley landscapes.  

A tasting at Alpha Omega includes a flight of four wines.   I tasted the 1155 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2010, Chardonnay Napa Valley 2009, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2009, and the Proprietary Red Napa Valley 2009, which is a Bordeaux-style blend ... a common trend I am starting to see among many wineries in Napa Valley.  I enjoyed trying them all but their Sauvignon Blanc stood out to me most.  I really liked how it was crisp, dry and fresh with citrus and honeysuckle flavors yet not too much acid on the tongue.  Tasting fee was $20 and is comped if you buy a bottle of their wine.

I'd go again just so I could chill outside in A/O's comfy couches with a glass of their wine!

Cheers,

B

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Whine and Pale Ale

I got a giggle out of this:

Cheers,
B

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