Everyone loves presents, amiright? But why wait for someone to notice that you deserve a gift…
Reward yourself instead.
I used to buy myself flowers every week. I don’t know why I stopped doing that. I kept them on the counter in my bathroom, the mirror made it seem as though there were twice as many. Try not smiling when you see that first thing in the morning.
So, I was jonesin yesterday for a pick-me-up. I figured retail therapy was in order. Turns out I ran into a friend of mine (who shall remain nameless just in case she was shopping on the downlow) who was there for the same reason. I got a great new purse, she got a couple pairs of sandals and we both left smiling.
Next time you find yourself in the same sitch, check this list for a quick smile:
- Take a field trip ~ to a museum or weird roadside attraction
- Retail therapy ~ I like to pretend that I have a $25 or $50 gift card so it doesn’t turn into an out-of-control addiction
- Buy yourself flowers ~ They are cheaper than you think (unless its Valentine’s Day)
- See a movie in the middle of the day ~ Yeah
- Have some wine!
Let’s be good to ourselves!
Kimmel Chard ~ LeBaron Ranch Chard ~ Snoqualmie Red ~ Grandfather Zin
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2012 Kimmel Chardonnay Mendocino County $4.99
Elsewhere price $14.99
GOLD
San Francisco
Chronicle Wine Competition
2014
Terry started us off with this Chardonnay, she wasn’t sure she liked the bouquet. Larry said it’s got a ‘ting’ to it and called it thought provoking, he liked it paired with the Organic Four Cheese Pizza. Steve agreed that it had a strong aroma, but he liked the buttery-ness. Becky liked it paired with the Turkey Pepper Jack Deli Spirals. Connie tasted oak and called it ‘kinda wild’. She thought this would be a good wine to bathe in!
From the winemaker: Classic unoaked style – crisp, fresh, full-flavored …
a delicious imprint of Mendocino fruit. The grapes were whole-cluster pressed and then cold-fermented to dryness in stainless tanks. The fermented juice was left on the lees until just prior to bottling to create a wonderfully fresh, crisp, and fruit-forward wine
Here’s the food pairings they were referring to:
Bold Pizza $7.99 for a two pack & Nancy’s Deli Spirals $4.99 60 count
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2013 Le Baron Hop Station Chardonnay Ca $4.99
Elsewhere price $14.99
Arvin and Scott both found this Chardonnay to be on the sweet side, but smooth. Larry said it had a bite to it. Joe R thought it was fruity, peach to be exact. Connie liked the light aroma and said it right up her alley, she loved it.
4 out of 5 on snooth.com: Very good…I got a hint of dill on the finish…
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2012 Snoqualmie Whistle Stop Red Blend Columbia Valley $3.99
Elsewhere price $9.99
I immediately loved the chocolatey aroma! Connie agreed, saying it had a heavenly bouquet. She added that it would be great with dessert, so smooth. Terry commented that she could sip on this all night. Arvin thought he’d like it with a turkey sandwich at lunch. Larry liked it as well and Joe R called it a good solid quality red wine that lives up to its aroma. I actually had to get a couple more bottles for myself later 🙂
Review from GreatNorthwestWine.com: The nose features a beautiful presentation of black cherry, ripe raspberry, smoky dark chocolate and tobacco leaf. What follows is a smooth drink of dark plum, blackberry and chocolate-covered black cherry, backed by a great finish of raspberry and cranberry.
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2013 Grandfather Clock Zinfandel Ca $4.99
Elsewhere price $14.99
Steve loved this Zin, he detected a tinge of spice. He added that it was great with chocolate. Larry agreed, he liked the bouquet and found it very smooth. It made Terry tingly as she sipped. Becky tasted a smoky tobacco flavor and Connie said it was a beautifully tasting bouquet. Everybody had a second round. Steve was raving about it like it was beer. Terry said, “Yum!” and Larry said, “Do I actually have to say a red is my favorite?”
No online reviews yet, you’re just gonna havta take our word on it and give a try.
Front Porch Wine Tasting 