If you’ve read some of my posts in the past, you know that I prefer to avoid discussions on topics of religion or politics. There are plenty enough other blogs which cover these topics, that I don’t see a need to join the fray of controversy. However, …
If you’ve read some of my posts in the past, you know that I prefer to avoid discussions on topics of religion or politics. There are plenty enough other blogs which cover these topics, that I don’t see a need to join the fray of controversy. However, …
Way back in our youth when we were a carefree young married couple with no kids, my wife worked as a caseworker for an adoption agency. An agency that specialized in placing healthy white babies with rich families that were willing to write a phat check to skip the average 5-6 year wait and adopt […]
Last Tuesday I attended a dinner in Charlottesville hosted by Williams Corner Wine, one of our favorite importers and wholesalers. The wines were from importers Mosel Wine Merchant, who specialize in German wines, particularly Rieslings made along the Mosel river. We must have tasted at least a dozen different Rieslings plus a really nice German Pinot Noir. The wine was served with braised rabbit, which was delicious. Here are a few things I learned:
– Rieslings are still hugely under-rated. A $25 Riesling blows away most Chardonnay at that price when judged on the basis of complexity, food-friendliness, and originality, among other things.
– Even sweet rieslings pair beautifully with food.
– Global warming appears to be making better quality German Rieslings, so it’s not all bad!
– Wine geeks appear to mostly be men. As the guests continued to arrive, I noticed with chagrin that there wasn’t a woman among them. I mean wine geek in a positive way, though
The tasting made me really wish that Rieslings were taken more seriously. Too many people just can’t get past the sweet ones, and the dry ones don’t seem to be of much interest either. Too bad.
Last Tuesday I attended a dinner in Charlottesville hosted by Williams Corner Wine, one of our favorite importers and wholesalers. The wines were from importers Mosel Wine Merchant, who specialize in German wines, particularly Rieslings made along the Mosel river. We must have tasted at least a dozen different Rieslings plus a really nice German Pinot Noir. The wine was served with braised rabbit, which was delicious. Here are a few things I learned:
– Rieslings are still hugely under-rated. A $25 Riesling blows away most Chardonnay at that price when judged on the basis of complexity, food-friendliness, and originality, among other things.
– Even sweet rieslings pair beautifully with food.
– Global warming appears to be making better quality German Rieslings, so it’s not all bad!
– Wine geeks appear to mostly be men. As the guests continued to arrive, I noticed with chagrin that there wasn’t a woman among them. I mean wine geek in a positive way, though
The tasting made me really wish that Rieslings were taken more seriously. Too many people just can’t get past the sweet ones, and the dry ones don’t seem to be of much interest either. Too bad.
Back in October, I wrote about two people being convicted in Stafford County for being a pedestrian on the interstate. The Free Lance-Star reported today that a Spotsylvania County resident was hit on I-95 in Stafford. The story doesn’t say if the man survived, but apparently his injuries were severe. This is exactly why the […]
I don’t think I’ll publish this season’s results in book form as I have previous years. There simply wasn’t enough action to put into manuscript form. I summarized the season in a spreadsheet and discovered that I actually did spy five defi…
If you’re going to court for a criminal charge, don’t violate that same law at court. You could end up in handcuffs, like the guy I saw in Spotsylvania General District Court. Transcription I’ve had this video transcribed for visitors who prefer to read the content. Hello, I’m Andrew Flusche. I’m astounded when people go […]
As I wrote earlier this year, the speed limits in Virginia are changing. As of July 1, 2010, the maximum possible speed limit is 70 mph. But don’t go 70 unless the signs are posted. That’s the key. You have to watch the signs on the interstates in Virginia. The speed limit can vary anywhere […]
If you have a “fix-it ticket,” such as expired registration or improper exhaust, don’t go to court empty-handed. Learn what type of proof you should bring with you. Overview: How to Fix a Ticket Transcription I had this video transcribed for visitors who prefer to read the content. Hello I’m Andrew Flusche. In traffic defense, […]
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