Wine Weekend

It's my favorite time of year here in Idaho, I love Thanksgiving because I love cooking and this is the ultimate feast.  After enjoying the company of family and friends, and eating lots of wonderful food I don't prepare for Black Friday (it's cold here and I'm not going out at 2 am to freeze my arse off).  Nope, I am gearing up for WINE WEEKEND!  If there is any question about why I call it wine weekend, just take a look at this list events I got from the Idaho Commission Website:

NOV
NOV23	Bitner Vineyards Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.18.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV23	3 Horse Ranch Vineyard Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.16.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	Williamson Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.26.2011
NOV25	Indian Creek Thanksgiving Open House 11.25.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	St. Chapelle Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.26.2011
NOV25	Cinder Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	Coiled Wines Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	Hells Canyon & Zhoo Zhoo Thanksgiving Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.26.2011
NOV25	Huston Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	Periple Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	Sawtooth Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.26.2011
NOV25	Snake River Winery Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	Vale Wine Co. Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011
NOV25	Cold Springs Winery Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	Fujishin Family Cellars Thanksgiving 11.25.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	Fraser Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	Davis Creek Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.25.2011 - 11.27.2011
NOV25	Pend d'Oreille Winery's Live Music Line-up Every Friday between 11.04.2011 and 11.25.2011
NOV26	Pend d'Oreille Winery's Live Music Line-up 11.26.2011
NOV26	Terra Nativa Thanksgiving Barrel Tasting 11.26.2011

I hope to see you all out there enjoying Idaho Wines!

Indian Creek

By far the biggest crowd was at Indian Creek today.  The old fashioned party atmosphere is enjoyable. The 2008 relase of their Star Garnet is very nice, hubby likes it better than the 2007.  And as always mama Mui did a great job on the food. All in all a great Valentines Wine Weekend.

Bitner

Quick stop at Bitner for the Menopause Merlot. It was a little tart on the finish, but it will mellow given more time in the bottle, they just bottled it a couple of months ago. My plan is to set it aside until my 40th birthday, summer 2012. Next stop Indian Creek.

Davis Creek

I never thought I'd be bummed that the Idaho Vandals lost to the Boise Broncos, however their loss meant no screaming deals at Davis creek today. The wine is still good and a bottle of Rose' found it's way into the trunk for BBQ dinner later this year.

Hells Canyon

Screaming deals at Hells Canyon today. The tasting was free and we couldn't resist their Sportsman selection for just $69, it includes a bottle of my favorite Merlot.  The chocolate dipped grapes were a nice treat too.

Where Next?

Brunch was excellent.  The bacon at Brick 29 is out of this world, a delectable mix of sweet and spicy.  Next stop, Hells Canyon for the Zhoo Zhoo groupon special: 5 bottles of wine and a special gift. Can't wait!

Texting It In

I am trying something new today. Today is the Sunday before Valentine's day and hubby is taking me to brunch at Brick 29 Bistro in Nampa, ID.  So I thought I would text in the blog.  Hope it works.