Month August 2013

California Dreaming!!!! Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2010

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     While we were in California I tasted plenty of good Sauvignon Blanc and it reminded me that this wine was a favorite of mine for years but had been forgotten recently. I decided to remedy this oversight by doing some research to find not just a good

Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2010

Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2010

Sauvignon Blanc but a very good one.  The search led me back to Healdsburg, California with the discovery of Chalk Hill Estate 2010 Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc.  This offering was bestowed a 90 point rating by both Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate.  My impressions of this wine were spicy, floral, lemons, herbaceous, bright, energetic, crisp with an interesting balance.  It can be found in P.L.C.B. stores or online at their website with the product code 46248 for $29.99.  

Summertime in Western Pennsylvania

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Steeler Training Camp St Vincent College, Latrobe, Pa

Steelers Training Camp St Vincent College Latrobe  Pa

Downtown Pittsburgh from PNC Park Home of Pirate Baseball

Downtown Pittsburgh from PNC Park Home of Pirate Baseball

PNC Park on Pittsburgh's North Shore

PNC Park on Pittsburgh’s North Shore

Downtown Pittsburgh from Station Square

Downtown Pittsburgh from Station Square

Wild Thing Baseball at Consol Field Washington Pa

Wild Thing Baseball at Consol Field Washington Pa

SummerSounds St Clair Park Greensburg Pa

SummerSounds St Clair Park Greensburg Pa

Billy Price preforms at The Aquatorium Monongahela,Pa

Billy Price performs at The Aquatorium Monongahela Pa

Crowd on Lawn at Jimmy Buffett Show

Crowd on Lawn at Jimmy Buffett Show

Jimmy Buffett at Star Lake in Burggettstown Pa

Jimmy Buffett at Star Lake in Burgettstown Pa

McWilliam’s Jack”s Blend 2011

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Snarky Puppy Preforms at SummerSounds

Snarky Puppy Performs at SummerSounds

     McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate Jack’s Blend South Eastern Australia 2011 is a Red Wine Blend that has a solid character and the good taste that are usually only found in a more expensive wine.  Jack’s Blend exhibits a light oak aroma with a medium body and a long smooth finish full of mild tannins.  This offering would pair well with grilled meat or even pizza.  I had the pleasure of drinking this red while sitting with friends under a starry night sky in St Clair Park , Greensburg Pa as the band Snarky Puppy performed at SummerSounds.  When you need to grab a bottle or two of red wine for a gathering of friends this wine will give you good quality at a great price.  Jack’s Blend can be found at P.L.C.B. stores for only $5.99 or online for under $10.