Sunday, May 31, 2009
A Pinot Grigio For the Wine Rack
I have been on the hunt for summer wines. The weather is warm and that means lighter meals and lazy nights relaxing on the patio. When it comes to wine, the lighter and the crisper ones are the best in the summer. Pinot Grigio is one type of wine I like to seek out in the warmer months. Take if off the wine rack, throw it in the freezer for a bit, and it’s ready to join you on the warm patio.While I was browsing Trader Joe’s wine racks, I found a more exotic Pinot Grigio to try, Gaetano D’Aquino from Italy. The label is quite plain so it is something I would normally pass over. I am glad I didn’t skip over it.
The initial characteristic you notice is the lovely light color. The flavor was a little strong for my tastes. It would be better accompanying a dish rather than just drinking it by itself.
Labels: Classic Wine Rack, white wine, wine rack store
Good News for Washington Wine Racks
Lake Chelan in Eastern Washington is being recognized as a designated growing region. It is the United State’s 11th American Viticulture Area. The Columbia Valley wine region originally encompassed Lake Chelan. These viticultural areas were created to provide wine consumers with information regarding the quality or special characteristics of the grapes grown in that region.The vintners of Lake Chelan have been fighting for this designation for along time. I am glad to see they have finally received it. There are currently 13 wineries operating in the area. All the ones I have visited have provided a great wine tasting experience and great wine. I look forward to traveling back there again soon and visiting new wineries.
Lake Chelan is an incredibly beautiful area. Whether your going to swim in the lake or to find some wine for your wine rack, you are bound to enjoy your visit.
Labels: Washington State Wine, wine rack, wine rack store
Friday, May 29, 2009
If Only I had 21 Wine Racks
I have many goals in life. One of these is to visit every state in the United States. I have a pretty good start so far. When I was in elementary school, my parents and I toured the Midwest in a motor home. We visited family and saw many famous landmarks. I think I added about 10 states to my list from that trip.
During my stay on the east coast I have visited 5 states: North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland. Of these state, two I just crossed the line and got a picture with the welcome sign.
I am now up to 21 states. If I had more time here I could probably visit a few more. All the states here are so small compared to the west coast. Delaware (the state we visited last weekend) is only 2,490 square mile in area versus Washington State at 71,342 square miles.
Maybe my next goal should be to taste wine in all wine producing states in the US. I could easily fill my wine rack with American wine that way.
Labels: traveling, wine rack, wine rack store, wine tasting
No Wine Racks Under the Sea
I have always wanted to go on a whale or dolphin watching tour. Since we actually got the chance to see whales near the beach last week we decided to take a dolphin tour in hopes of continuing our wildlife spotting luck. The tour took us out into the Chesapeake Bay and towards the ocean.The weather was pretty bleak. A storm was moving in and the water was pretty choppy. I don't get sea sick easily so it did not bother me. It didn’t look like we were going to see anything until the captain spotted a fin near shore. There were a handful of dolphins occasionally coming up for air. They were pretty elusive and it was hard to keep our eyes on them. Perhaps we could have tempted them with a full wine rack. I know that always gets my attention.
The captain told us that the dolphins are usually more active during the warmer months. They are more likely to jump and play then.
Labels: traveling, wildlife, wine rack, wine rack store
Evil Stains Harboring within Red Wine (and Wine Racks)
The dreaded red wine stain has left it's mark on many people. This accident has happened to all wine drinkers. Whether it’s you favorite blouse, new couch, or white carpet, red wine takes no prisoners. Luckily if treated quickly and correctly you can save your items from damage.You can actually employ some preventive measures to avoid the red mess. Try using a wine pouring bottle attachment. This will allow you to pour without dripping on your tablecloth. Also consider setting the bottle down on a coaster so if anything does drip down, your tablecloth is safe.
No amount of preventative measures can safe us from all accidents. Don’t let the fear of stains keep you away from the wine rack because there is a solution if a spill occurs. You can treat those red wine stains with a special cleaner such as Wine Away. It is a citrus-based cleaner and can be found at wine shops. It can be used on clothing, carpet, and upholstery.
Labels: red wine, wine rack, wine rack store
Saving Money On Wine For Your Wine Rack
Most people are trying to save money right now until the economy irons itself out. I am sure many of us haven’t filled our wine racks as full as we normally like to. Today I bring you some tips to help buy good, affordable bottles of wine.First, try wine from lesser-known regions. Napa Valley may be the epicenter of American wine, but you can find the same quality in neighboring valleys for a better price. This tip also extends to foreign wines. We have all heard about French wine but how about trying some Spanish or Australian wines.
Second, don’t focus on the label. Not all prestigious wineries or growing areas create great wines all the time. The opposite is true for cheaper more obscure wines. Obscurity or cheapness doesn’t always mean it is going to taste bad.
Lastly, try attending some wine festivals. There you can participate in mass tastings. You can narrow down the wines you actually like without having to purchase bottles you are unsure about.
Many more tips can be found here. Hopefully these will help you and I fill up our wine racks with some delicious, inexpensive bottles.
Labels: saving money, wine rack, wine rack store
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Much Longer Than Any Wine Rack
This weekend we decided to head north from Virginia Beach toward Maryland and Delaware. We took a route that took us through the Eastern Shores area. To get there you have to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel. This is not just an ordinary bridge. The bridge and two tunnels spans over 17 miles.It was built in the 1960’s and over 100 million cars have passed over it so far. It’s not a cheap way to travel. It cost $12 to cross one way (I equate to be about one bottle off my wine rack). If you didn’t take a bridge you would have to travel up through Washington DC and Baltimore to get out there.
There is a gift shop and viewing area located near the middle. We stopped there to take in the view. We could see both of the Cape Henry lighthouses from there. There were many people fishing in boats and off a pier nearby. I wish I had asked what they were fishing for.
Labels: traveling, virginia, wine rack, wine rack store
They Owned a Beer Rack Not a Wine Rack
During our travels up the Eastern Shores in Virginia we saw many roadside signs advertising seafood restaurants. The whole coast up there is dotted with small fishing villages. On the way to a wildlife refuge, we ended up driving straight through one of these villages. I spotted a decent looking restaurant and we stopped.It was definitely a local’s joint. The bar was gritty looking (no wine racks in sight) and the lounge was filled with a mix of tables and chairs that were probably picked up at different garage sales. We should have left but I am the type of person who doesn’t like to get up and leave after the hostess has seated me.
I ordered the fried soft shell crabs because that was the local specialty. I have never had them before so I didn’t know what to expect. There isn’t much meat to them so they just tasted like grease. My fiancé was also not impressed by his crab cake sandwich. Travel gurus usually say you can find the best local food at shabbier establishments but this did not hold true there.
Labels: food, traveling, wine rack, wine rack store
Seeing Animals Bigger Than Wine Racks
As usual, I had a hankering to go down to the beach last week and my fiancé took me after he got home from work. We found a new place to park that is in a residential area where we don’t have to pay to park. There are fewer tourists there and it has a calmer atmosphere. We walked along the beach and looked at the multi-million dollar homes bordering the beach. I wonder what kind of wine racks they have.I am constantly looking where I am stepping on the beach. I am always on the look out for cool shells or beach junk. Because of this habit, I saw a funny looking crab run into a hole. We tried to dig him out but couldn’t. We kept seeing more of these little guys but they were so fast there was no way we could catch them.
On the way back to the car, a woman playing with her dog mentioned to us she had seen some whales off to the south. I thought this was too good to be true but kept scanning the horizon for signs. I finally spotted one spouting. We were able to watch them for a while before they swam out of sight. I was really excited because I had never seen whales in the wild like that before.
Labels: wildlife, wine rack, wine rack store
Something New for the Wine Rack
I was perusing the wine racks at the local grocery store looking for some wine the other day. My eyes were constantly drawn to the sale tags and then up to the bottles. I went through the red wine section and my eyes fell about a Cabernet Sauvignon from Cycles Winery. Cabernet Sauvignon is my favorite type of red wine. I was attracted to the label (it had a bicycle and red headed woman on it) and it was a good price, so I grabbed it.We decided to open it with a steak meal we had a few days later. It was fruity and I did not feel overwhelmed by the tannins. It didn’t have that peppery taste which I have come to enjoy in Cabernet Sauvignon though. Either way, it was a good wine for the price. I will definitely buy more for my wine rack in the future.
Labels: red wine, wine rack, wine rack store
Friday, May 22, 2009
Wine Rack Store Racks Are Carbon Neutral!
In our ongoing efforts to make the world a happier, healthier place to live, owner Mike Kitson has founded another organization that will help to reduce carbon secretions made by every day activities. OffsetCarbonFootprint.Org will not only appeal to the big fish such as companies and corporations, it will also be geared towards all of us smaller fish. Families and corporations alike will be able to purchase carbon credits to offset their carbon footprint left on the Earth's atmosphere.
Carbon is produced in almost every activity that you do daily. From driving your car to work to heating or cooling your home, carbon rears its ugly little head every where. The OCF website even has a handy EPA Standard Carbon Emissions calculator so that you can program in your exact carbon output. After completing the calculator, the OCF website automatically converts your carbon into tonnes and suggests the exact amounts of carbon credit that you would have to purchase in order to offset the carbon you produce! Carbon credits start as little as $0.98! The OCF slogan '$25.00 Can Save the World!' really makes sense! Since offsetting your carbon is so inexpensive you can spend all those extra dollars on re-furbishing your wine cellar!
Labels: carbon credits, carbon footprint, EPA Standard Emissions Calculator, OffsetCarbonFootprint.Org, wine cellar
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Cheap Wine for Your Wine Rack
Since a Trader Joe's has opened nearby, we have been taking advantage of there diverse wine racks. I just had to pick up a bottle of Two Buck Chuck. It’s actually Three and a Half Buck Chuck here because of added shipping costs. I decided I wanted to try the Sauvignon Blanc because I have been enjoying that grape variety for awhile. I have only had the Charles Shaw Chardonnay and Merlot previously. The Merlot could strip paint off walls so I was a little hesitant to try something new but it’s hard to resist when you consider the price.The Sauvignon Blanc was a decent bottle of wine. It really can be hit and miss with Charles Shaw sometimes. Each bottle can be a secret surprise. Since they are so cheap I think I will experiment with making some sangria. If I mess up, I won’t be mad about wasting a bottle or two off my wine rack.
Labels: Charles Shaw, Trader Joe's, wine rack, wine rack store
Saving Money to Use on the Wine Rack
As I have mentioned before, I love to shop. I have been cutting back in an attempt to save some money. My fiancé finally let me loose at an outlet mall north of Virginia Beach this weekend. I love outlet malls and the deals you can find there. You can shop through all the stores and still have money left over to buy some wine for your wine rack.I had been to this mall before so I already had a plan of attack. First I headed for my favorite designer handbag outlet. We looked around and my fiancé purchased me a new wallet. I am too spoiled. I tried to outfit him in some new clothes but nothing seemed to fit properly. I did however find a new tank top to add my collection. It was royal purple (my favorite!) and 50% off so I couldn’t leave it behind.
I am glad we managed to get out of there without doing to much damage to our debit cards.
Labels: Shopping, wine rack, wine rack store
Won’t Find a Wine Rack in There
One great thing about living in a new area is having the opportunity to try new restaurants. As less expensive option we have been enjoying is Chick-Fil-A. They may not have a wine list or wine rack but they have great chicken. Apparently they are the second largest chicken-based fast food chain. I assume KFC beats them out.What’s great about Chick-Fil-A is that their chicken is actually good quality. Chicken strips are full chicken breasts. KFC’s chicken strips can’t even be compared to these. They are also very reasonably priced.
Chicken is definitely a better choice than burgers if you are looking to cut down on fast food calories. At this restaurant you have the option of fried or grilled entrees. I have had both and both were equally good.
I will definitely miss Chick-Fil-A when I return home. Perhaps they will expand out to the west sometime soon. I’d be a happy camper if they and In-And-Out Burger would open in my town.
Labels: Chicken, fast food, wine rack, wine rack store
No Wine Rack Recreations
In attempt to learn some more about American history, we took a trip to Yorktown. The last major battle in the American Revolutionary War took place there. We first toured the battlefield and than walked around the town where original buildings still stood. We walked through the cemetery. There we found as gravestone that was planted there in 1674. That is the oldest gravestone I have ever seen in America. You never see anything that old back home in Washington State.Next we went to the neighboring museum. It was pretty well done but it didn’t draw me in like the one at Jamestown. They also had a recreated war camp and village. They didn’t have any recreated wine racks in any of the tents. We did get to see them shoot blanks out of a mortar and cannon. It was really loud. Those soldiers must have been deaf when they returned home.
Labels: History, wine rack, wine rack store, Yorktown
Thursday, May 14, 2009
A Gift for Some One with a Wine Rack
I always have my eyes open for possible gifts for other wine lovers. Yesterday I ran into one that would be great for anyone with extra bottles lying around. Don’t worry this isn’t another do-it-yourself project. It is a candleholder that is inserted into the top of any wine bottle. You can find ones that hold between 2 to 5 candles. What’s great is that these work with any type of bottle so you can use your favorite wine bottles or ones with the most creative labels.I first saw these candleholders for sale at wine shop but they can be found on many different websites. I think they could make a nice accent piece to any wine lovers dining room. It would greatly accent the full the bottles on any full wine rack. They could also be used as a center piece for a romantic dinner.
Labels: candles, wine rack, wine rack store
Fake Lobster Doesn’t Go with an Authentic Wine Rack
Being on the east coast, I have been trying to take advantage of all the different fresh seafood available. I haven’t managed to have a lobster yet. The last time I had it I was 7 years old. I remember my mom making me eat it saying I wouldn’t get it again for along time. Now I think I am old enough to actually appreciate it. I wonder what type of wine would go best with it. I am sure a waiter will be able to suggest something off their wine rack.I have been seeing commercials for $3 lobster bite pack at a fast food restaurant. I assumed it was too good to be true and it is. These lobster bites are not made from real lobster. They are made from a squat lobster, which is more closely related to a hermit crab than a real lobster. After seeing the picture of the little creature, this really grosses me out.
Labels: lobster, seafood, wine rack, wine rack store
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
They Should Grow Fruit Not Related to Wine Rack
As I have mentioned in the past, I am not the biggest fan of Virginian wine at this point. You won’t see me filling up my wine rack at home with those wines. I am however a fan of all the plants that can grow here. Thanks to the heat and humidity it looks like you can grow just about anything here, even a hibiscus plant. It’s funny to see this Hawaiian plant for sale outside of grocery stores. You’d never see that in Washington.If I was staying here longer I would definitely consider growing some tomatoes in pots on my patio. When we lived in California we had such a huge garden we couldn’t eat all the produce. In Washington we are lucky to get a few tomatoes. There just isn’t enough sun and the acidity of the ground is too high thanks to all the surrounding trees. I will however try to grow some tomatoes and zucchini when I get home. I have a prime location at my rental that might prove to be great location for a garden.
Labels: spring, tomatoes, wine rack, wine rack store
They’d Like to Use a Wine Rack as a Perch
There are a lot of lovely birds out here in Virginia. I like to feed and watch birds at home in Washington so I have been paying attention to the ones out here too. They have the typical birds such as sparrows but they also have the famous cardinal. I hadn’t seen one of those until my trip here. When I finally spotted one in a tree it made me stop in my tracks. They have such a vibrant red coloring it is no surprise that 7 states claim it as their state bird.I enjoy being serenaded by the cardinal but I also love the sound of the mourning dove that makes it home here. It reminds me of foggy mornings in California. There is also a bird called an indigo bunting which is bright blue. I have yet to see one of those but I bet they are more of a showstopper then a cardinal.
I am sure any one of these birds would love to perch on a well-made wine rack from the Wine Rack Store.
Labels: cardinals, virginia, wine rack, wine rack store
Non-Wine Rack Related Decisions are Hard
Planning for a wedding is hard. I have had my wedding colors picked for a long time. I always wanted white, silver, and pink. I am still set on the first two but am rethinking the third. This is a big deal because this color will determine what bridesmaid dresses and flowers I pick.There are pros and cons to any color. I want to pick something where I have multiple types of flowers to choose from although I will probably stick with roses or gerber daisies. Perhaps when I settle on a venue, I will be able to make up my mind. The one I am considering right now is Asian themed so I was thinking red or yellow would be most appropriate. The bridesmaids would probably like these colors better than pink.
Perhaps I should just relax with a bottle of wine off my wine rack. Maybe the wine will help clear my mind and allow me to make a decision.
Labels: flowers, wedding, wine rack, wine rack store
Don’t Want This Flavor On My Wine Rack
Wine is full of complex flavors. Wine makers always point out what flavors you are supposed to pick up within their carefully crafted concoctions on the label. We are all pretty familiar with fruit flavors, peppery flavors, and even leather. How they came up with leather, I’ll never know. As I try more and more wine I am getting better at picking out flavors from my wines on my wine rack. There is one wine I will never forget. It was described as having hints of tobacco and it literally tasted like a cigar. It was incredibly disgusting.Recently, a team of scientists in New Zealand came up with a new flavor: cat pee. Apparently New Zealanders love Sauvignon Blanc and a flavor always present in the best wines along with passion fruit, asparagus is cat pee.
I don’t think putting cat pee on a bottle’s label will make it sell very well here in the US. I think some people would be kind of grossed out by it.
Labels: New Zealand, wine flavors, wine rack, wine rack store
Losing Weight and Staying Distant from Wine Rack
Originally I started working out this spring to be in shape for summer. Now my goal is to drop a dress size or two for my wedding. I do nearly an hour of cardio five days a week. I also get a lot of exercise walking around town or along the beach. I wish I could do some strength training but my apartment’s gym is terrible. I can’t even figure out how to work half the machines. My much coveted stair-stepper is now broken too.My diet could definitely be improved. I cheat more than I should with certain foods. Lucky for me fruit is coming in season and eating fruit usually satisfies my sweet tooth. Even though wine doesn’t have too many calories, I don’t make as many trips to my wine rack anymore.
I am not sure how much weight I have lost. I haven’t been around a scale for a month and a half. It’ll be a surprise for when I get home.
Labels: diet, excersise, wine rack, wine rack store
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Good Temperature for a Wine Rack
I got my first chance this weekend to swim in the Atlantic Ocean. It was a little cold but incredibly refreshing. It was about 90 degrees so it didn’t take much encouragement to get into the water. The water is still a cool 60 degrees. A bit chilly for swimming but a great temperature to keep your wine rack at.You have to be a bit more careful swimming in the ocean here. There are a lot of stingrays that hide in the shallower water. When you walk in the water you are supposed to shuffle your feet to scare them away. There are also sea lice out breaks out here. Apparently these small creatures get caught under bathing suits and then will sting you.
We were able to enjoy the water with out any problems. We did, however, bring nearly a bucket full of sand home, stuck to our bodies. We now know it’s not a good idea to swim and then sun bathe on a sandy towel.
Labels: Atlantic ocean, temperature, wine rack, wine rack store
Stock Your Wine Rack With This
As everyone knows, I love champagne. My wine rack at home is stocked with it. Since my counter is a makeshift wine storage area, I haven’t collected too many bottles. Because of this I haven’t consumed too much wine recently, same goes for champagne. The craving finally became too much and I purchased a sparkling white wine from Yellow Tail. It was very reasonably priced at $9.It had a very fruity flavor. It was very light and crisp. After the second glass, I added a strawberry to bring out even more fruitiness. Maybe in the future I will experiment with other fruits in this sparkling wine. According to Yellow Tail, this is a great wine to pair with cheese, fruit, vegetables, seafood, and Asian foods.
I will definitely pick up some more for my wine rack in the future. It’ll be great wine to sip when I am enjoying the summer’s warmth on my porch.
Labels: champagne, wine rack, wine rack store, yellow tail
Couldn’t Tempt Me Back with a Full Wine Rack
Since all the trees and bushes are in full bloom we decided to take another hike through a local swamp. Last time we went everything looked really dead and incredibly dreary. Now it is lush and green. This time we were not able to see any turtles, however I think we may have seen a snake sunning itself on a log. We also almost stepped on a toad. I tried to get his picture but he blended in so well I couldn’t see him in my viewfinder. I didn’t want to pick him up because they tend to “pee” as a defense mechanism.I hike was going fine until we headed off the main trail in search of a lake. This took us deeper into the park and the amount of bugs grew substantially. These bugs kept flying into our faces and into my hair which makes me freak out. By the time we got to a more open trail with a breeze to keep the bugs at bay we swore off any more swamp exploration. When I got home I nursed my bug bites with some chardonnay off the wine rack.
Labels: swamps, toads, wine rack, wine rack store
Sunday, May 10, 2009
The Wine Rack Will Fill Up Quick
A Trader Joe’s has opened less than a block from my apartment. I’ve mentioned before they offer the fabled Two Buck Chuck but their stores harbor many other wonderful things. I first went into one of these stores in California. I had assumed they were a west coast phenomenon so I was surprised to find this one here.Besides having great prices on wine (very tempting to fill the wine rack), Traders Joe’s sells a lot exotic foods you won’t find elsewhere. People were so excited about the new store opening we had to wait in line outside so the store wouldn’t over crowd. I hadn’t planned on purchasing much but we ended up with a few bottles of wine, a potted plant, and some tofu.
We weren’t able to really browse because the aisles were so jammed up with shopping carts. We’ll probably go back over after the crowds have calmed down a bit.
Labels: cheap wine, Trader Joe's, wine rack, wine rack store
Pondering the Wine Rack
I am not usually one to try exotic foods but I love sushi. While I was away at college I would have terrible cravings for it. I never trusted any of the restaurants there to make it properly. There is one grocery store in particular that makes great sushi near my home. They make it fresh every day. It isn’t shipped in like many other stores do and that makes a difference.Being away from home again, I’ve been away from my sushi supply and I’ve been craving some for a while. Last night we went out to a Japanese steakhouse and I finally got to order some fresh sushi. I prefer the vegetable and cooked fish/shellfish kind. I haven’t mustered up the bravery to try raw fish yet.
Now I am left wondering about whether it is possible pair a wine with it. I don’t own the most diverse wine rack to try multiple pairings but I am guessing the lighter tasting white wines would work well.
Labels: sushi, wine rack, wine rack store
Spicing Up the Wine Rack
Spring is finally here which means fruits and vegetables are coming into season. No more over-priced produce from far way countries. It is time to chase that dreary gray winter away with some fresh fruit! I’ve been pigging out on strawberries all week. They have become absurdly cheap all of a sudden and they are a sweet treat. Since they are a fruit, they fit nicely into my diet plan and I don’t have to feel guilty eating them.I like to eat strawberries plain as well as adding them to drinks and dishes. They taste great over my healthy (and not yummy) cereal in the morning. I have also muddled them and added them to lemonade. Adding vodka to that mix is very yummy too if you want a more adult drink. They are also very good in champagne off your wine rack. I’ll probably do that tonight when I open a bottle of some Yellow Tail sparkling wine.
Labels: lemonade, strawberries, wine rack, wine rack store
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
I Could Dance On a Wine Rack, Not Wine Bottles
I found this really neat picture the other day. I could not find an accompanying article but the caption revealed it was taken in 1958 in Germany. The woman who is only 17 in the picture spent 8 hours a day perfecting her dance on the wine bottles. Apparently her performance was based on a dream. I like how the man in the background doesn’t look terribly amused with the spectacle.I don’t know how in the world she can balance like that let alone dance. Too bad they don’t have video of it. If I tried that I’d fall on my face very fast. Not that would be a surprise because I still trip over my own feet. I wonder how many injuries she endured and how many bottles she broke before she got it right. She probably broke enough bottles to fill up a 48 Bottle Classic Wine Rack.
Labels: wine bottles, wine rack, wine rack store
Maybe They Are Just Admiring my Wine Rack
Ducks have started stalking me. They stop by my apartment several times a day. They’ll look in at me through the sliding glass door. They don't leave until they realize I am not going to give in to their begging. Since moving into this apartment I have made a habit of occasionally feeding the ducks stale bread at the local pond. Then yesterday a lonely female mallard showed up and I gave her some bread because I have seen the male ducks pick on her when I tried to feed her in the past.Later on in the day she brought her mate and then three male ducks followed, who I like to call the three amigos. I fed them all a little something but I am quickly running out of stale bread. I am going to avoid feeding them now from my apartment patio because I don’t want be known as the “crazy duck lady.” I rather be known as the “crazy wine lady” with a well stocked wine rack.
Labels: wildlife, wine rack, wine rack store
Heading to the Wine Rack for Your Health
Another study has been published about how light amounts of wine and other alcohols are good for your life expectancy. This study followed nearly 1,400 men for 40 years. The researchers studied how much and what types of alcohol they drank.It was found that the men who drank light amounts of alcohol lived two extra years longer than the men who did not drink at all. The best part of the study is what they found out about wine. Men who drank less than half a glass of wine a day lived 2.5 years longer than the men who consumed beer and spirits. These men also out lived the men who didn’t drink by five years.
If this wasn’t enough to send you running to the wine rack, researchers also found drinking wine was strongly associated with a lower risk of dying from coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and death from all causes. Awesome!
Labels: health, wine rack, wine rack store
How Many Kites Can I Tie To My Wine Rack?
This last weekend was the first full weekend we actually spent in Virginia Beach. We just wanted to stay here and relax for once. Walking along the beach is one of my favorite things to do so we headed down there on Saturday. It was a warm day so the beach was packed with tourists. It was hard to have a relaxing stroll along the beach and dodge small children at the same time.There was a kite festival going on at the time. It wasn’t too spectacular though because the wind wasn’t blowing very hard. There were, however, two huge kites flying. One was a giant octopus and the other was some unidentifiable sea creature. Both were at least as big as the 144 Bottle Premium Wine Rack. I wish the wind would have been better so they could have flown more kites.
Labels: east coast, kites, wine rack, wine rack store
Some History On Your Wine Rack
So far we have been able to try a few different wineries through out Virginia. The last one was Jefferson Vineyards. It is located near Thomas Jefferson’s estate, Monticello. Jefferson had actually grown vines on the very ground the winery sits on right now.The tasting room wasn’t as flashy as we have become accustomed too but at least it was cool compared to the 95-degree weather outside. We tasted nearly a dozen different wines. There were many whites, a few reds, and even an ice wine. They had a tasty Viognier and Chardonnay. What was interesting is that they had two different Chardonnays. One was oak barrel aged and the other was aged in metal. I most definitely preferred the oak. I guess some people find the oaks adds an overbearing flavor but I enjoy it.
We did not leave there with any bottles for the wine rack but we were able to keep out tasting glasses.
Labels: thomas jefferson, wine rack, wine rack store, wine tasting
The Pregnancy Diet of This Wine Rack Store Woman
So apparently it is much harder to be a pregnant lady than they make it out to be. There are so many things you can't eat that it is enough to drive a person insane! The hardest part is that all the things you can't eat are all the things that you are wanting to eat.
As anyone who knows me has seen, I am definitely not a tiny little thing so I am going to have to try super hard to stick to my strict diet. My doctor suggests that I only gain 25-30 lbs. It seems like a lot when you just say it but when you think that the baby itself will be about 7 or 8 of those lbs it doesn't really seem like much at all. Especially when you take into account all of the extra fluids that you are carrying around.
Looks like for now, in order to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby I will be drinking fruit juices mixed half and half with water in a wine charmed glass and having whole grain toast and strawberries for breakfast instead of the super cheesy, greasy breakfast sandwich from Burger King that I am so craving... Wish me luck!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Choosing Wines for the Wine Rack is Easier
I have started trying to plan my wedding in the fall. This may change if I can't get the venue I want. I began making a list of people to invite. This is turning out to be much harder then I had anticipated. Writing out a list is much harder than choosing just one bottle from my champagne collection on my wine rack.The family side of the list is pretty easy although I am betting most won’t attend because they live in the Midwest. The friend side leaves me wondering. Should invite people from high school even though I haven’t talked to them much in the last five years? I guess what it really comes down to is money and whether I want to spend it on people I don’t care for much anymore. Catering and champagne definitely doesn’t come cheap now a days. At least I have some time to think about it because I won’t be sending out invitations until August.
Labels: wedding, wine rack, wine rack store
Not a Good Idea to Hide Under the Wine Rack
I love big storms. I think it is because we seldom get any good ones in Western Washington. For the past few days, thunderstorm cells have been teasing me for the past few days. They were always too far to the north or south.Yesterday, the same pattern ensued. It looked promising when I walked to the store and I even thought I would get stuck in the store for a while because of rain. As usual, the dark clouds headed north. I walked back home, disappointed.
Later that evening I finally got my wish. It got really dark all of a sudden and then the thunder began. It was so loud it shook the wine bottles on my wine rack. I went outside and watched it pass. We don’t have a very good view of the sky from our porch so I couldn’t see much. I went back in after the rain started getting into our patio.
We checked the weather report online to see if there was another storm coming. We were then informed a tornado had been spotted a few miles south. I suppose this may not be an unusual occurrence for regular residents but I am definitely not used to it yet.
Labels: tornadoes, weather, wine rack, wine rack store
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