Wasn’t nearly as good as the book it was based upon.

Is the film that was made after the book any good? I haven’t seen it yet.

For some reason this book reminded me of Catcher in the Rye. I can’t put my finger on why, but I enjoyed both books greatly.

Appellation Premières Côtes de Blaye Contrôlée
Médaille de Bronze, Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2005
Grand Vin de Bordeaux

Wow; great for $6.99. Got this at Trader Joe’s because of the Bronze Medal in the General Agricultural contest thing… it was always a mark of great quality/taste/etc. when we were in France. This didn’t disappoint.

Details:

Apellation Bordeaux Contrôlée
Grand Vin de Bordeaux
Gironde, France
Subregion: Médoc

Appellation Cotes du Ventoux Controlee
Récolte 2004
Grenache 50%, Syrah 20%, Carignan 15%, Cinsault 15%

www.vineyardbrands.com

Too acidic, too little complexity. It was ok, and I’d probably drink it again in a pinch, but not something I’d purchase from Trader Joe’s again probably. Almost had a citrus-y taste.

Information about it:

Grapes: Nero d’ Avola, 100%.
Production area: South-western Sicily.

Label states: Archeo, Sicilia, Indicazione Geografica Tipica, Nero d’ Avola, 2003. Ruggero di Tasso, Winemaker.

Recipe!!!

This stuff turned out as good as anything we had in Spain… although I recommend fresh fruit and squeezing fresh orange juice if at all possible.

1 bottle red wine
1/4 cup triple sec
1/2 cup brandy
1 cup fresh oj
1 sliced lemon
1 sliced orange
1 cup blackberries (squish them a bit)

This is the first beer that I’ve bought legally in the United States since turning 21. Bought on Pacific Coast Highway 101 from some beachy looking liquor store. Amusement.

Great beer. Much better than the last time I had it. Interesting sweetness for such a dark ale.

read the back of the book and didn’t feel in the slightest interested. started it and wasn’t immediately drawn into the story. finished it and was left suspended inbetween worlds. excellent book.