Bring It

I think we just skipped right over Spring.  We went from nice cool weather to heat.  No real transition.  I know I just need to suck it up and deal with it, because the heat isn't going anywhere.  We are just getting started.  In a few weeks I will be begging for temperatures like they are right now.  Then we will get hit with the humidity.  So I picked a great time to start training for my very first marathon.  Bring it.

I have had the pleasure of trying out some additional wonderful wines over the past week.  First is Zaca Mesa 2009 Syrah.  This is a California winery located in Santa Barbara County.  The wine is 99% Syrah, 1% Viognier.  Interesting.  There is a rich blackberry, mocha, sage spice flavor and aroma.  There is a very silky finish to this wine.  I have to admit I am liking these Syrah's more and more as I continue to delve in to this varietal.  This wine retails for about $25 per bottle.

My next super ridiculous find...super ridiculous because the bottle was under $10 and insanely superb, was Iuvene Rioja.  This Tempranillo from the Rioja region of Spain was truly a great find.  I purchased this at Best Bottle based on its description:  dark fruit flavors with a peppery spice.  Yep.  My kind of wine.  I describe is as super spice right from the start.  I went back for more only to find it was sold out.  Next time I find this I will be smart and buy as much as possible.  At this price it's possible.  

I am looking forward to my drive home tonight.  It's Friday and in addition to a few treats I scored at work, I will most likely be stopping by Best Bottle to see what new treats I can pick up.  Unfortunately, I will be dry tonight in preparation for a 10k race tomorrow morning.  But I will make up for it Saturday.

Sip on!