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2012 Querencia Burt Rosé $55 2012 Crémant Demi-Sec $40

Drink or Hold? How long will a wine age?  History shows that long-lived wines have what might be called a "capacity of site." Age a wine is an expectation that it will transform into something more dimensional and layered - in other words, a fuller, richer experience, not just a smoother ride.  But, there is no guarantee.  No single factor ensures age worthiness. by Matt Kramer Wine Spectator Oct 2016

Toasted Sesame Oil - Kadoya branch Keep it refrigerated to prolong the aroma and freshness. Ingredient:  Sesame seed oil (That's it.)

Soy Sauce Soy sauce is a liquid made from soybeans, wheat, water and salt .  They are... Naturally brewed is fermented for months or longer.  Best soy sauce is two years or older. Fermented, and Chemically produced or Non-brewed is produced in days and it is super salty...  needless to explain further...  I will skip this type of soy sauce. See LA Choy 東 brand as an example Japanese Shoyu vs Chinese Soy Sauce Shoyu is brewed with roasted wheat and Chinese soy sauce, which traditionally left out the wheat, is nowadays brewed with wheat flour. In addition, Chinese sauce sometimes contains added sugar. Shoyu is slightly sweeter, rounder flavor and Chinese soy sauce a denser, saltier finish and darker in color. Tamari is a Japanese soy sauce brewed with soybeans and no wheat—but sometimes there is a trace amount. So, not all tamari is gluten free. Check the label to make sure if that is the case. Know the ingredients Look for "brewed" or "traditional

Soy Sauce Soy sauce is a liquid made from soybeans, wheat, water and salt .  They are... Naturally brewed is fermented for months or longer.  Best soy sauce is two years or older. Fermented, and Chemically produced or Non-brewed is produced in days and it is super salty...  needless to explain further...  I will skip this type of soy sauce. See LA Choy 東 brand as an example Japanese Shoyu vs Chinese Soy Sauce Shoyu is brewed with roasted wheat and Chinese soy sauce, which traditionally left out the wheat, is nowadays brewed with wheat flour. In addition, Chinese sauce sometimes contains added sugar. With difference ingredients, Shoyu is slightly sweeter, rounder flavor and Chinese soy sauce a denser, saltier finish and darker in color. Tamari is a Japanese soy sauce brewed with soybeans and no wheat—but sometimes there is a trace amount. So, not all tamari is gluten free. Check the label to make sure. Know the ingredients Look for "brewed" or "tr

Soy Sauce Selection Japanese Shoyu Dark -rich -less salty -all purpose Light -sweet -saltier compared to dark shoyu -more intense flavor -good for making a sauce Tamari -strong flavor -mostly Gluten Free because it is not made with wheat -good as a dipping sauce Shiro 白醬油 -light color and light flavor -good dipping sauce for white fish sashimi and shiro ramen Chinese Soy Sauce Dark 老抽 -rich flavor -less salty -may have added sugar in it Light 生抽 -thinner in texture compared to dark soy sauce -all purpose Low sodium soy sauce It am using low sodium sauce but I did not know that there are more chemical used to process it.  So, I am making a change to the old fashion fementated soy sauce even I don't use a lot of soy sauce in the first place. Conclusion, I personaly will look for the soy sauce with simple ingredients.  It is most likely to be made in Japan.  My secondary selection is a soy sauce made in Taiwan.  It is sad to say I cannot tell what

Watched October 2015 Read August 2016

Schramsberg I joined Schramsberg Cellar Club in December 2015.  It was a Christmas gift to myself.  This is also the very first wine club I joined. The Schramsberg estate is tucked into the densely forested slopes of Diamond Mountain, a few miles south of the town of Calistoga, and is home to the oldest hillside vineyards in Napa. It totals 218 acres with 43 acres planted to vines. Before my time, Schramsberg played a role in world history. The Blanc de Blancs was used for President Nixon’s 1972 “Toast to Peace” with China’s Premier Zhou Enlai. Schramsberg’s sparkling wines have been served at official State functions by every U.S. Presidential administration since.  First Shipment, December 2015 4 bottles $220 2007 J. Schram Rose -Chardonnay and Pinot Noir $150 2008 Extra Brut -Pinot Noir and Chardonnay $76 Note:  Drunk and Not my favorite 2013 Davies "Jack & Jamie Reserve" Pinot Noir Pinot Noir $65 2012 Blanc De Blancs -Chardonnay $39 Note:  

Golf Grip See two knuckles V is pointing to the shoulder Thumb pointing at 2 o'clock position Hand should not be at end of club Check Point:  Hold the club with one finger in the palm   Video:  https://youtu.be/13YQij6uuZA

First American passed the Master Sommelier exam in one try is Fred Dame.

Callaway Lady Solaire 2 12-Piece Full Set $600 -good for beginner http://www.golfsmith.com/product/30150189/callaway-lady-solaire-2-12-piece-full-set#BVRRWidgetID

What’s in the Bag http://golftips.golfsmith.com/golf-clubs-women-1196.html The United States Golf Association (USGA) states in its official rules that players are allowed 14 golf clubs in their bag. You might not even need all 14 clubs. A good combination of clubs for women is... -the driver, lofted woods such as a 5, 7 and 9, -a 6-iron, 7-iron, 8-iron and 9-iron, -a pitching wedge, -a sand wedge and -a putter. Hybrids, which are easier to hit than long irons, can replace the 3-iron, 4-iron and 5-iron. For lower handicapped (see below) women golfers, try adding a 3-wood and a 5-iron. A golfer's handicap is a measure of how he plays, on average, per round. Casual golfers might not establish handicaps, but handicaps are required for most amateur tournaments and are useful to set fair matches. A "low" handicap is relative, depending on the level of golfers with whom you typically play and quality of players at your club . Low Handicap In most cases, a lo

Nespresso Nespresso is convenient and made easy to enjoy a cup of decent coffee with a push of a button. Compare to an espresso machine...  mid to high-end espresso machine yield an amazing coffee bean aroma and silky smooth coffee if done right.  But, the espresso machine maintenance and cleaning are not for my demand work schedule and non-early bird person.  In fairness, I choose Nespresso for quality coffee, quick and easy to manage and fit my lifestyle and counter space.  In addition, I liked the ever-changing Nespresso pods in different colors and flavor. 21 Grand Crusv Intenso Ristretto 25ml or Espresso 40ml x5 flavors Kazaar 12 Dharkan 11 -Ristretto 10 -Arpeggio 9 Roma 8 Espresso 40ml x4 flavors ♥️Livanto 6 Capriccio 5 Volluto 4 Cosi 3 Pure Origin x3 flavors Indriya India Ristretto 25ml 10 ♥️Rosabaya Columbia Espresso 6  Dulsao Brasil Espresso 4 flavors Lungo 110ml x3 flavors Fortissio 7 Vivalto 4 Linizio 4 Decaffeinato x3 flav

Three Great Basic White Grapes Riesling 50 60 people love riesling for its sweetness 80 90s people don't like sweet wine and changed to Chardonnay Later enginerred to dry riesling Sauvignon Blanc Tiny grapes with concentrate flavor Made them hard to gow by not watering much and roots has to grow deeper Crisp Acidity Dry Fruityness Pineapple Brightness Fresh Light Good to drink before eating to wake up the platelet Chardonnay Creamy as in texture Buttery as in rounded rich flavor Malolactic - 2nd fermentation during which bacteria  convert malic acid into the gentler lactic acid Three Great Red Grapes Pinot Noir (pea nor wa) Red cherry to dark cherry Red plum to Black plum Peppery Earth tone Most difficult to grow and to make Merlot (mer low) Red Plum Hard Cabernet Sauvignon Famous French Taning taste Fermentation is yeast converts the grape sugar into alcohol  amd carbon dioxide.  Stopping fermentation  early leaves sweetness in the wine.