“Roses can be served with anything.” - Julia Child
January 31st & February 2nd were exciting days for anyone following the vintages and trends from Sheldrake Point Winery - formally known as Sheldrake Point Vineyard (another trend you may or may not have picked up on). Seven-hundred cases of our classic 100% Cabernet Franc Dry Rose were bottled. Quite the drastic increase in production from the mere 130 cases produced of the 2010 vintage. There has been a growing trend (I like this word today) in our consumers demand for and intrigue in Rose. While our Rose has always been one of our best sellers, in the past couple of years we have seen our Roses leaving the shelf and landing in refrigerators across New York and beyond faster than ever. Despite what the critics who are still riding the wave of seasonality and lackluster character, Sheldrake Point Winery’s 2011 Dry Rose is one that will refresh the palate in between those intensely tannic reds and soothe the palate after the powerful acidity of some whites.
Pale salmon in color, with an intense bouquet lilac, rose and vanilla. Grapefruit mingles with candied lemon peel on the palate, leading to a silky and lingering floral finish. $12
only in ithaca.
Parking Space for the Chili Contest Winner at the Lab of Ornithology
the great chili cook-off approacheth
Nothing better describes Ithaca’s weather these past two weeks.
but I’m not complaining
Thanks for letting me know. I don’t think I would have been able to figure out that out for myself.
saaaarcasm.
Just that patch of slate where you used to nearly slide to your death on your daily walk to work.
Media Showers: Electro Rock Band Jimkata Rocks the Oneonta Theatre!
Jimkata, a band hailing from Ithaca, New York, played at the local theatre in Oneonta last night. They have played here a few times before but I personally have never seen them. Before the show I gave a quick listen to their recordings and was getting a mellow, electronic vibe from them. I was…
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Ithaca Flower Power IPA:
Yet another beer trade score, this came highly recommended, and didn’t disappoint. As the name would imply, it’s a particularly floral hop bill, and there are plenty in there at that. Some resiny and tropical notes as well. Relatively low bitterness. The malts are clean, and just present enough to support the hops without overwhelming them. It’s fresh and crisp, and you could drink this thing all day. Wish this were distributed in CA.
(Source: rusackas)
so glad this came into existence.
