It's a Yamaha V-Star 1100. After I took the picture, I added River Road saddlebags and a Custom International passenger backrest for the wine case to rest against. Got back home to Texas without spilling a drop!
Posted on 09/13/2006 9:08:46 AM PDT by NautiNurse
The alternative is dust in the bowl with upright glass storage. Otherwise, I suppose we could keep those glasses busy enough to avoid dust collection.
Yikes, I have a lot of wine glasses.
That lawsuit they talk about in the article was basically about Chuck (which is really part of the Franzia empire) putting "Napa" on the label because it was bottled there, but the grapes aeven though the production facilities were all Central Valley, with tanker trucks just bringing it in to Napa for bottling. That the stuff isn't bad (four bottles into the night, at least) is a testament to how skilled winemakers are now.
Weak dollar against the euro, plus the French make a LOT of wine.
What kind of bike ?
Oh, now you've gone and ruined my day.
There's a cute marketing trio of Zins by Alexander Valley Vineyards. Gift boxed, it contains the Three Zins: Tempation Zin, Sin Zin, and Redemption Zin.
AVV is also the maker of Cyrus. I've got a bottle of it somewhere around here.
A friend who worked at Ashland's Catlettsberg, KY refinery retired early and is growing wine in the E. KY/W. VA area.
Last bike I owned was an 850 Norton. Sold it while living in Minnesota. It was just waiting out in my garage for a chance to kill me.
It's not all bad, really. Some of those vines are ancient by California standards and it's not going to completely dissappear. I've heard from a few people in the know that certain families are really protective of vines/brands they have nurtured over time. If there is enough of a market, someone will take up the slack.
I'm of the mind that competition is a good thing and it tends to bring out the best in things. It just might be that some label you prefer will just cease to be after a time. Hopefully there will always be another to discover
I like the SinZin but haven't had the others. They're getting a good penny for that one in the Northeast...but the Liar's Dice was never bargain bin either. The first time I tried it, I was warned that it had a "burn" to it...almost like Hot Sauce. I picked up a half a case and let it sit for a few years. WHAT A DIFFERENCE.
The soon to be Mrs. took a sip and her eyes opened quite wide. All she said was "OH MY!!!! I hope we have more of this in that box in the cellar"
Luckily, we do.
I have a lot of wine glasses also. I love to get at various auctions, 2nd hand stores. SOme are a couple some just one.
I set a pretty table for 6 once with 6 different settings. Each one was gorgeous.. but difft silver, china, napkins & stemware. Had an off white lace table cloth & I really wish I had taken some pix of the table prior. I think there were some of the dinner party, but there were people blocking view of table & food on plates etc.
Had my first ice wine a few weeks ago. Really liked it.
As far as who owns wineries in California.. a pretty good sized one is owned by a former Hollywood magnate... anyone recall who?
here is a listing of California wineries
http://www.cawinemall.com/a-c.shtml
a bottle of decent wine for 2 dollars? are you kidding?
Much of the stuff under 7 or 8 tastes like vinegar!
that would be Francis Ford Coppola....
2 buck chuck bump
Right!
I liked his work in movies & like his wine..
Here's a NPR news story about one of the wines:
'Two-Buck Chuck' Snags Top Wine Prize
Morning Edition, June 18, 2004 · When it comes to wine, some consumers still equate quality with price. But at the 28th Annual International Eastern Wine Competition, a $1.99 bottle of California Wine, the 2002 Charles Shaw Shiraz, beat out 2,300 wines to win a prestigious double gold medal. Hear NPR's Steve Inkseep.
If you google (or dogpile) either Charles Shaw Wine or Two-Buck Chuck, you'll find lots of stories about it.
How are Piedmont (Middleburg)and Chateau Morrisette (Meadows of Dan) doing these days?
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