Life As I Know It: March 6th, 2011

Time flew by so quickly.  Not much to blog about these days.  I have been busy with work and a gazillion other small things.  Like my internet issues.  It has been down for a few days and Rogers technical support is just useless.  I eventually got myself to a Rogers store and traded in my faulty cable modem for a better one.  During my no internet time, I was surfing on my phone and using my data plan (gasp!).

Anyway, I'm looking forward to my next visit home to Toronto.  It looks like I will be back around Good Friday/Easter Monday long weekend.  Too bad there isn't a long weekend in March.  :(

I haven't posted wine picks for a while so here are my latest selections:

Affordable White:
Amaral Cool Climate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 ($14.95).  Sauvignon Blancs are excellent when paired with "lighter" foods like appetizers or salads.  But they also go really well with Thai food.  :)  SBs are light, crisp, and usually very fruity.  New Zealand is best known for producing excellent SBs but this one is from Chile and is quite good.

Affordable Red:
Bodegas Lan Crianza 2006 ($15.00).  This rioja was #44 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list in 2010.  For $15, this red is a steal.  It's not a heavy wine so best paired with a nice medium rare steak.  I'm hungry just thinking about the combo.

Big Money White:
I got nuthing.  :)

Big Money Red:
J. Lohr Los Osos Merlot 2007 ($19.95).  I think this might be the 2nd time I've recommended this wine but I don't care.  It's a great red!  It came out this weekend and it is outstanding with medium rare prime rib.  Pudgy-tested.  :)

Honorable Mentions:
D'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2007 ($22.95).  Aging potential and excellent producer.
Terre Di Rubinoro Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2006 ($17.95).  Was my 2nd choice for Affordable red.

Really Big Money Red:
Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 ($59.95).  It's a California cabernet sauvignon and excellent aging potential.  It's got nice colour, aroma, and a lot of flavour.  Score: 92.