Wine of the Week - Spin the Bottle 2012 Chardonnay

While mostly smelling of pear and honey, there's also a tiny bit of fall leaves to be found on the nose.

A surprising amount flavor. Somehow both sweet and sour, with notes of green veggies. More complex than I anticipated, and very good.

13.8% alcohol

Wine of the Week - Oakville Winery 2010 Zinfandel

Deep, dark licorice and other dark flavors, along with earthy sweetness like fresh tobacco and tomato. A long middle, which makes this wine particularly enjoyable. When it finally finishes, it finishes tart.

Well rounded and very enjoyable.

14.5% alcohol

Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

I can't get enough of veggie sandwiches and am always trying to find ways to tweak it. So here's my latest reincarnation:

All you need is:
Toasted multi-grain bread
Roasted red peppers, sliced
Mixed greens
1-2 large fresh basil leaves
Cherry tomatoes, sliced
2-3 tbsp garlic hummus

Wine of the Week - STO 2012 "Suited" Muscat

I don't have too much to say about this one. Muscats are known for their sweet dessertiness, and this entry from Sort This Out Cellars doesn't disappoint on that front. Some pear and honey on the nose carries over to the taste. Slight syrupy texture.

10.5% alcohol

Beautiful Beet salad

It's that time of year when the sun stays out long enough that I can take my time at the farmers' market. And last week, there was an abundance of beets which meant I had to get some, right? And I decided to whip up a tasty beet salad.

Ingredients
Golden and red beets, skinned and chopped
Arugula
Radishes, sliced
Gorgonzola crumbles
Roasted pistachios
Citrus Olive oil

1. Boil beets in a pot of water for about 30 minutes and drain.

2. Combines all ingredients, drizzle with oil (I used orange olive oil and a vanilla fig vinegar) and serve.