Pinot Noir. Garnacha. Rioja. AND let's throw in champagne.

So, I'm absolutely a fan of red wines.  However, I've found it more difficult to enjoy the heavy Cabernets and Merlots I visit with during cooler months.  Even my favorite, a Malbec, doesn't seem like a great choice to my [I suppose developing] wine palette.

My mission lately, among about four hundred other things: locate fabulous summer reds (and a champagne or two) at lovely, pocket-friendly prices. For (A GREAT) example, Central Market is running a special until... well, maybe it's just this week... on Erath Pinot Noir.  Now, this wine, usually priced at 17.00 is only 10.  A deal!  Well, at least to me.  I'm the person who will get asked twenty times in the wine section, "Umm, are you finding everything ok?"  And I respond "Why yes, I'm just looking for a better deal then the $21.00 Garnacha.  Thank you!"  There is nothing wrong with looking and scouring for a better price on well-rated wine.

I like sharing.  And I will happily share a list soon.  Lists are just fun.  Period.

Eat in Austin. You really should....

So, I have grown to love Mediterranean food.  A LOT.  And here are some pictures of one of my favorite places...

HUMMUS, how I love thee! Oh, and the dolmas.  SO LOVELY!

Happy Eating!  And try Phara's the next time you are here (I am MORE than happy to join you, and I'll even bring the wine!)

Ok, maybe we will both come.  We LOVE it!  And, I think you will, too...