Look up "mixed emotions" in the dictionary, and the definition may well link back to this post.
We are thrilled for longtime accomplice and co-conspirator Giri Iyengar as he ventures east to study law at George Washington University.
At the same time, we will each miss his passion, creativity, and humor. Sure, in this facebook age, nobody ever seems too far away. Still, we'll miss seeing his smiling French-Italian-Trinidadian-Greco-New Guinea face on a daily basis.
However, because this is Giri we're talking about, there really is no official farewell. He'll be back. At least to visit.
In the meantime, kick lawyer ass, Giri.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Allegria del Cuore e Gioia dell'Anima *
Rosso Conero has been an official DOC exactly as long as Giri has been alive. (Woah! Ancient!) Of course, they've been making wine there since... ever.
It's a fairly small appellation, by the town of Ancona in central Marche, on the Adriatic coast. There are several local grape varieties planted here but Montepulciano dominates and any wine with the DOC on the label must have at least 85% Montepulciano in the blend.
Moroder "Aion" 2006 (100% Montepulciano) $16.99
Smells like violets and wet sand. No, really! Yes, in a good way. There's some spiciness on the palate, with soft dark fruit. Juicy and crisp without any oak, this would be a terrific Summer red. In Ancona, they drink it with everything, including fish, snails and shellfish. Or so it says on the bottle. We're going to have to go there to confirm this.
* "Gaiety of heart and joy of the soul." That's what that means. It's on the bottle. Giri used Google. No, he's not Italian.
It's a fairly small appellation, by the town of Ancona in central Marche, on the Adriatic coast. There are several local grape varieties planted here but Montepulciano dominates and any wine with the DOC on the label must have at least 85% Montepulciano in the blend.
Moroder "Aion" 2006 (100% Montepulciano) $16.99
Smells like violets and wet sand. No, really! Yes, in a good way. There's some spiciness on the palate, with soft dark fruit. Juicy and crisp without any oak, this would be a terrific Summer red. In Ancona, they drink it with everything, including fish, snails and shellfish. Or so it says on the bottle. We're going to have to go there to confirm this.
* "Gaiety of heart and joy of the soul." That's what that means. It's on the bottle. Giri used Google. No, he's not Italian.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Solstice Party!
everyday wines invites you to celebrate Summer Solstice with us.
Saturday, June 20, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, in the courtyard at kerrytown
$25/person
Come taste our selection of Summer wines from all over the world, beer from Michigan and Sangria, paired with delicious pizzas from Kerrytown’s very own T R Durham of Durham’s Tracklements. Just come, hang out, meet other interesting people, eat and drink some fun stuff and have a good time.
And while you're at it, you're supporting a great cause. All profits go to Growing Hope, a local nonprofit that helps people improve their lives & communities through gardening.
Learn more about Growing Hope here.
Stop in for tickets or call us at 734 827 9463
Saturday, June 20, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, in the courtyard at kerrytown
$25/person
Come taste our selection of Summer wines from all over the world, beer from Michigan and Sangria, paired with delicious pizzas from Kerrytown’s very own T R Durham of Durham’s Tracklements. Just come, hang out, meet other interesting people, eat and drink some fun stuff and have a good time.
And while you're at it, you're supporting a great cause. All profits go to Growing Hope, a local nonprofit that helps people improve their lives & communities through gardening.
Learn more about Growing Hope here.
Stop in for tickets or call us at 734 827 9463
Friday, May 1, 2009
WIne Tasting on May 12
We are cohosting a tasting with the \aut\ Bar. We hope this will be the first of a series. Do let us know is you have requests for specific themes or other ideas. If enough of are you interested in Loire Valley wines (we had to cancel that one), we would love to set it up again.
Spanish and South American Wines
Tuesday, May 12th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SH\aut\ Cabaret and Gallery
325 Braun Court
Ann Arbor
$25/person, and that includes hors d'oeuvres. There will also be special pricing on the wines for that day. Order what you like and pick it up from us later the same week.
You can reserve seats with us or at the \aut\ or online, at the Common Language website.
Do come. We would love to see you there.
Spanish and South American Wines
Tuesday, May 12th
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
SH\aut\ Cabaret and Gallery
325 Braun Court
Ann Arbor
$25/person, and that includes hors d'oeuvres. There will also be special pricing on the wines for that day. Order what you like and pick it up from us later the same week.
You can reserve seats with us or at the \aut\ or online, at the Common Language website.
Do come. We would love to see you there.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Deals to Make You Drool!
Yes, yes, we have some new wines in that make us smile:
Fattoria Casabianca "Sussingo" 2006.
A Cabernet/Sangiovese blend from Tuscany that really lets both grapes shine. Structured like a Bordeaux with plenty of... well, everything. Fruit, acidity, tannins, earth. We dig it. A steal at $12.99.
Marques de Somera Reserva 2002.
Grenache/Tempranillo from Cariñena. Cherries, leather, a hint of sweet tobacco, leather and cinnamon. Crisp and clean. Yes, we know we sound like wine writers when we talk like that but don't blame us. How often to do you get a wine that has aged well for 7 years... at
$10.99?!
Fattoria Casabianca "Sussingo" 2006.
A Cabernet/Sangiovese blend from Tuscany that really lets both grapes shine. Structured like a Bordeaux with plenty of... well, everything. Fruit, acidity, tannins, earth. We dig it. A steal at $12.99.
Marques de Somera Reserva 2002.
Grenache/Tempranillo from Cariñena. Cherries, leather, a hint of sweet tobacco, leather and cinnamon. Crisp and clean. Yes, we know we sound like wine writers when we talk like that but don't blame us. How often to do you get a wine that has aged well for 7 years... at
$10.99?!
Old Wines New Again!
Good news. A couple of wines that had disappeared for a while have returned after a relaxing vacation:
Pasolini dall'Onda Montepetri 2007
Another one from Tuscany, this is a blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Grigio, a blend that works just right. Balanced, clean and medium-bodied, a great example of Italian table white. It works with almost any food and is great just by itself. Pour it at a party and you will be surprised when the white runs out before the red. $11.99.
Higueruela 2005
Bonus points if you can pronounce that correctly on your first try! This is from Almansa in Spain and may be the only wine around these here parts that is 100% Alicante Bouschet. The Higueruela is tangy, chewy, dark and bright, all at the same time. We don't know how it does that. Ask it yourself for $11.99.
Pasolini dall'Onda Montepetri 2007
Another one from Tuscany, this is a blend of 85% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Grigio, a blend that works just right. Balanced, clean and medium-bodied, a great example of Italian table white. It works with almost any food and is great just by itself. Pour it at a party and you will be surprised when the white runs out before the red. $11.99.
Higueruela 2005
Bonus points if you can pronounce that correctly on your first try! This is from Almansa in Spain and may be the only wine around these here parts that is 100% Alicante Bouschet. The Higueruela is tangy, chewy, dark and bright, all at the same time. We don't know how it does that. Ask it yourself for $11.99.
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