#grenache

INTERNATIONAL GRENACHE DAY!!! The idea for International Grenache Day came out of the International Grenache Symposium in 2010, where more than 250 wine producers from 23 countries attended in an effort to raise awareness about Grenache.

Normally by this time of the year I’m settling into a nice groove of light reds. But this fall we’ve seen a wild swing of temperatures, with some days a crisp 50 and other days hitting 80 (even in the end of October). And it always seems to be raining too. So, I’ve been reaching for almost every type of wine—all styles, and from all over the world too.  Rosé • Alma Negra Brut Nature Rosé:…

Last night’s wine showed brash reflections of a barely-of-age wine, but what does a Grenache which tastes nearly as wild on release feel like with a couple years under its belt? Clear, murky amber out to thin yellow at the rim. A nose positively glowing with ripe cherry and lush under-growth, mountain stream splashing rocks on its way to wider, much calmer green depths and finally to saline…

September 17th is...

Apple Dumpling Day -  Apple dumplings are an easy dessert to make. Simply peel and core apples, season them with cinnamon and sugar and wrap them up in a prepared pastry dough. Then bake the apple until tender. The flavor is similar to an apple pie. Apple dumplings are believed to be native to the northeastern United States, around Pennsylvania.  Often found among the delicious Amish recipes, it is frequently eaten as a breakfast item, too. However, they are also regularly eaten as a dessert and sometimes served with ice cream.

Constitution and Citizenship Day - Commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of the United States and those who have become United States citizens.

International Country Music Day - Encourages us to break out the banjo, the fiddle, and the steel guitar. Crank up some tunes by Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, George Strait, and Tim McGraw. Country music began right here in America. In the early 1900s, country music roots sprouted in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Victor Records produced the first country record with singer Eck Robertson. 

International Grenache Day - The Grenache grape is a bright red fruit that adds both a refreshing and appealing flavor to wines. Growers raise this particular grape on six of the seven continents, so it is no surprise it is the main grape of many famous wine regions. Spain lays claim to the grape’s origins, and today, it is the third most widely grown grape variety in Spain.

Monte Cristo Day -  A Monte Cristo is a fried ham and cheese sandwich.  While the Monte Cristo typically offers a savory sandwich, sometimes powdered sugar and jam preserves sweeten it, too. To achieve the crispy outer coating, chefs dip the prepared sandwich in an egg batter. Then they either pan-fry or deep-fry the sandwich to perfection.

POW/MIA Recognition Day -  Each year since 1989, a presidential proclamation brings the nation together to remember and honor the members of the Armed Forces who remain missing in action or are prisoners of war. The day serves as a call to action, reminding the nation to rededicate our efforts. We’re responsible for bringing our patriots home and for caring for our military families awaiting word of their loved ones.

Professional Housecleaners Day -  This day of recognition celebrates a career many overlook or take for granted. While not everyone hires a Professional Cleaner, they do impact our lives in some way. Nearly every business we frequent and apartment building rented hires professional cleaners. The industry also employs approximately 3.25 million people creating a positive economic impact on the marketplace.

Tradesman Day -  The day recognizes the professionals who maintain the complex infrastructure of our roads, cities, water systems, and power grids.