I’m not a Chardonnay fan, but I’m excited about this tasting because a fellow Sauvignon Blanc/Pinot Noir lover helped me select a budget-friendly Chardonnay I might like, and from a winery that impressed me recently with their Reserve Syrah.
Tomorrow, I’ll be tasting Columbia Crest’s Two Vines Chardonnay 2007, most likely paired with pasta and a mushroom cream sauce. That’s a pretty standard pairing for Chardonnay, but I also love pairing mushrooms and white wine, so I hope it gives the Chardonnay a chance!
The Winemaker’s Tasting Notes sure sound promising:
“This Chardonnay offers fruit-forward apple aromas with hints of spice and honey. Rich flavors reminiscent of apple pie and cinnamon end with a pleasant note of toasted marshmallow. Vibrant Washington fruit characters, with fresh acidity marry beautifully with toasty oak nuances.â€
– Ray Einberger, Winemaker
What are you tasting and how are you pairing? Do you have a favorite Chardonnay? What other wines do you love?
Leave a comment and please do say hi on twitter during the tasting!
Photo and tasting notes courtesy of Columbia Crest. Read more about how this wine was made.
Obviously, over here we’d have a cup of tea… the answer to everything!
Wise words from a friend in England last week while I had to wait. For huge design files to transfer. For software to run. For technology to work its magic, while not knowing whether or not the solution would work.
I wanted to use the waiting time productively and I was growing impatient.
So, I took his advice. I waited out the 40 minutes of file transferring and software processing away from the computer. I brewed a pot of tea, cleaned the kitchen, and listened to Eat Pray Love on audiobook.
And guess what? He was right. I was more calm and focused. I’d still been productive, too, but in a much needed physically active, get-away-from-the-computer way. In a fill-my-mind-with-something-inspirational way.
Take a break. Have a cup of tea. Embrace the waiting time, the uncertainty, as a moment to recharge, so that you’re clear and ready when the next task arises.
That advice is still making me smile days later, popping into my head while I wait for decisions and files so I can finish another design. The kitchen and laundry are clean.
Geeky footnote: The latest episode of Dr Who (just days after this advice) has a bit about tea, so read the photo caption like a Dalek!
My friend Adria Richards and I recently discussed my goals and she posted this awesome video endorsement.
As Adria mentioned, I am looking to play a greater role in the conversations and strategy surrounding your brand and to get involved with what people are saying about your products and services. Particularly in the wine and food industry.
3 roles I am eager to play in your next project:
Conversationalist (What are people saying about your brand online? How can you engage in the conversation?)
Conference Evangelist (How do you connect at conferences and trade shows? Who’s out there talking about you?)
Design and Content Strategist (What are your words and visuals actually saying about you? What do you want them to say?)
I am detail-oriented, LOVE people, and love sharing everything I discover about wine and food! Currently on the East Coast (US), I can work with you anywhere (gotta love technology!) and am open to relocation and new adventures.
