Thursday, June 26, 2008

Vinum Cellars 2006 Rose It's Okay


So, I shared with you the story of Vinum Cellars and their 2007 Stanford Wine Program win. Vinum has a summer special that will blow your mind. Both their 2006 Chard No Way chenin blanc number and 2006 Rosé It's Okay! cab sauvignon cuveé are selling at half off each case!

Price? $66 for 12 bottles (all CNW, all Rosé, or half-and-half)

And for that unbelievable price, you're also getting real tastiness, too. The Wine Enthusiast gave the CNW 87 points and named it a best buy in October. In the 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Vinum's Rosé took home a gold medal in the Dry Rosé class.

I haven't opened the CNW yet, but I did twist-off (rather than uncork)the Rosé with the work folks. It's definitely not a sugary sweet. Rather, it's very dry and has a decent body. I'm keeping it as a summer table wine and keep a bottle at work for impromptu dinner party presents.

From my wineBeagles facebook application tasting notes...

"The candy apple red hue of this rosé immediately sets it apart from most blush wines. It's a medium-bodied, crisp number that really surprised me. I expected something sugary, but was welcomed by bright cherry flavors from a cab cuvee."

Sunday, June 22, 2008

The best doughnuts EVER

Betty Ann Food Shop in East Boston.
565 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128, USA
Tuesday - Sunday Mornings

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Hebrew fun-break

I took a break from work to copy and translate (with lots of online help) the lyrics to Yael Naim's song "Yashanti."

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Monday, June 16, 2008

Food Lust

Jerry is a church dude who is known as the most discerning Chinese food diner out of all of us. Perhaps it's because his family owns a Chinese restaurant.

While dining at the newly renovated Mulan the other day, I asked him which Massachusetts restaurant has the most authentic Chinese/Taiwanese food. Jerry immediately answered, "Chung-shin Yuan in Newton."

Apparently they have the most amazing Taiwanese brunch menu on the weekends. I've heard stories from co-workers who live in the neighborhood about the long lines of customers they see everytime they drive past the building. Church folk have told tales of waiting an hour before the 11:30 AM first seating... Jerry's even had to wait over an hour for take-out.

I'm so eager to try this place for myself. Though, even more intimidating is Jerry's advice to bring someone with me who can read Chinese (apparently translations won't help you much).

Chung-shin Yuan INC
183 California St
Newton, MA 02458-1008