August 6, 2004
A Perfect Picnic
Yes, I know - at times the weather had a threatening overcast but all
went well. A good crowd, good wine and good fellowship. Our thanks in
particular to our hosts Jackie and George, who had only returned the
day before from a vacation trip. George handled the grill with
-panache while Jackie took care of a table with a surfeit of sweets
(plus cheeses, dips, etc.) Nan was the first (the only?) in the pool,
LeRoy instructed in the art of horseshoes and the rest of us took
care of the food and beverages. Thanks as well to all for helping
with the "supplies."
The August Tasting -(And Swimming!)
Bill Eisberg is our knowledgeable wine host and Mary and Mike Evans
will be our house hosts. The date is August 15, 2004, at the Evans'
home [in] Westminster. Please call Mary or Mike by August 11th so
adequate "supplies" can be arranged. Directions to their
home are on the back. Please Note -The Evans' outdoor pool and hot
tub will be available -swimmers and sunbathers might want to show
their appreciation with a little white wine around the pool after out
tasting. Thanks to Mary and Mike in advance.
Miscellany
This year has seen a flood of wine articles. Among the latest is an
article in The Sun of August 4, 2004 entitled "Corkscrews soon
may be passe". This was foreseen by Jack Johnston earlier this
year and the article cites Rogue Cellars as the largest producer of
premium U.S. wines to go that route. Rogue was mentioned by Emily
Johnston in the past as an outstanding producer, announcing that
"Anything by Rogue is good" (or words to that effect).
Future Schedule
9/12 Wine Host - Benzil; House Host- Benzil
10/1 7 Wine -Stewart; House -Barbour
11/21 Wine -Murray; House -Murray
12/14 Wine -Landon; House- Blosveren
"And Noah he often said to his wife when he
sat down to dine,
'I don't care where the water goes if it
doesn't get in the wine'."
- Chesterton
