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, …

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, …

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.

On December 2nd, a meeting of the College Terrace Neighborhood Association was held to discuss among other things, the proposed upgrade to artificial lighting at the Dog Park at the Cossey site.As is routine, notification of the meeting and the topics …

As you probably already know, we at kybecca are HUGE fans of The Prisoner! Evidently, Courtney Cox and her cast mates are also big fans of the wine and reached out to Orin Swift awhile back for some product placement. The first episode that featured The Prisoner aired on October 13th 2010 (Season 2, Episode 4 “The Damage You’ve Done!”) As the show is very wine-oriented anyway, Orin Swift is pretty excited about the opportunity. The wine will apparently make several additional appearances in the show.

You can catch up on past episodes of Cougar Town here. And you can come downtown or order from our website and buy yourself a bottle of the Prisoner to see what the hype is all about! (Or buy a taste in the Enomatics at the Wine Bar)

As you probably already know, we at kybecca are HUGE fans of The Prisoner! Evidently, Courtney Cox and her cast mates are also big fans of the wine and reached out to Orin Swift awhile back for some product placement. The first episode that featured The Prisoner aired on October 13th 2010 (Season 2, Episode 4 “The Damage You’ve Done!”) As the show is very wine-oriented anyway, Orin Swift is pretty excited about the opportunity. The wine will apparently make several additional appearances in the show.

You can catch up on past episodes of Cougar Town here. And you can come downtown or order from our website and buy yourself a bottle of the Prisoner to see what the hype is all about! (Or buy a taste in the Enomatics at the Wine Bar)

As you probably already know, we at kybecca are HUGE fans of The Prisoner! Evidently, Courtney Cox and her cast mates are also big fans of the wine and reached out to Orin Swift awhile back for some product placement. The first episode that featured The Prisoner aired on October 13th 2010 (Season 2, Episode 4 “The Damage You’ve Done!”) As the show is very wine-oriented anyway, Orin Swift is pretty excited about the opportunity. The wine will apparently make several additional appearances in the show.

You can catch up on past episodes of Cougar Town here. And you can come downtown or order from our website and buy yourself a bottle of the Prisoner to see what the hype is all about! (Or buy a taste in the Enomatics at the Wine Bar)

1) Guy Mussey, the Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension Agent, gave us an update on the Botanical Garden. I was down there last week and it is really starting to take shape.78 trees and shrubs have been planted by Master Gardeners, and most recently b…