Celebration

I have been eagerly awaiting this week!  This is the week I was to find out if I would be released to return to running.  I had the PRP injection in my foot 4 weeks ago.  At that point I had not run for 5 weeks.  Closing in on this 9th week, I was anxious to hear some good news.  I want to run!!!

So, I tend to get a little antsy at times.  I actually decided to take matters in to my own hands and test out the foot maybe a little before the actual appointment.  The good news with that was that I was able to run SLOWLY, but without pain.  That to me is reason to celebrate.

I scored a beautiful bottle of Pinot Noir by luck.  By accident.  I was minding my own business at work when I went to fill up my water bottle and was beckoned to grab this particular bottle.  All I was told was "it's good".

Two Sisters Pinot Noir (2009) is named in honor of vintner, Bill Foley's daughters, Lindsay and Courtney.  Sweet!  This Pinot Noir hails from the prime vineyards in the cool Santa Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County in California.  Perfect spicy accents , layers of berry and vanilla.  I was in love.  This wine truly was the perfect way to celebrate my slow but happy short run around my neighborhood.

In reading about this wine, I have discovered, unfortunately, that this is a limited production line intended to showcase the best Pinot Noir blocks within Foley's Rancho Las Hermanas Estate in the Santa Rita Hills.  Darn.  But, at least I was lucky enough to snag this bottle!!

The appointment yesterday proved to be the good news I was waiting for.  I am able to start running again as long as I remain pain-free.  Yippee!  Sounds to me like another reason to celebrate!

 

Looking for a Treat?

Meiomi Pinot Noir is FANTASTIC.  If you have not yet tried this wine, you are truly missing out on a great experience.  I actually have had this several times, but stumbled upon it again when it appeared in the local Trader Joe's for $19.99.  I am telling you, this wine tastes like it should cost a lot more.  It is well worth the $20 you are going to toss down.  I would encourage you to stock up.  This is definitely a favorite of mine.  It is a spicy little number, but not too.  It is the perfect blend of smooth and bold.  Not too much of either.

Meiomi is a blending of vines from Sonoma, Monterey, and Santa Barbara Counties in California.  This is unusual for the traditional Pinot Noir.  This Pinot Noir is a blend of multiple vineyards stretching along the California coast.  Each unique area yields fruit that is distinct in character and style.  The name Meiomi means "coast" in the language of the native, coastal dwelling Wappo and Yuki tribes.

One of the best aspects of this Pinot is that is truly pairs with such a variety of foods!  Cheese, Lamb Chops, Salmon! Pork, Pizza, on its own!

Do your self a favor and go find yourself a bottle!