Friday TRYday: Lazy Bones Cabernet Franc 2009

In the words of Jimmy Fallon as the nasally disc jockey Dirty Dan on Saturday Night Live, "And We're BACK!"

Yes, it has been a while since my last post.  I took a short hiatus to focus on finding a job and lucky for you, after a valiant effort, I remain unemployed :)  If anyone has any suggestions about job hunting for an up-beat, can-do, creative, global studies major... let me know!  because I haven't just struck out...at this point, I have been benched.  On a positive note, I get to come back to what makes me smile, BWA and the people who read it. So, do you know what day it is?  That's right folks! It's Friday TRYday!

Today's Pick

  Winery: Lazy Bones

Type: Cabernet Franc

Year: 2009

Origin: Paso Robles, California

Bottle Description:

 "When the day is at my pace, I can relish small pleasures like ripe cherries, spiced blackberries, aroma of sweet wood and fresh herbs."

Thoughts from the Palate:
 BWA: Regardless of the super-cool graphic on the bottle, which is why I bought this wine in the first place , this is an all around yummy wine that makes you want to just sprawl out naked on a magic carpet in the hills and chill (this woman is now my idol).  The wine itself is a beautiful rich color that is at first simple on the palette then builds mildly in the back of the throat.  It manages to be both bitter and spicy at the same time, which makes for an overall balanced flavor.  I would pair it with a day of solo painting or a cool fall pic-nick with bf or some friends.

For $6.99, this Trader Joe's find is worth a try!

Cheers! and Happy Friday!

Missoni for Target finally released to the public

Yes, it is true.  Bargain hunting, wheeling, and dealing fashionistas have gathered from a far to grab (what is left) of the highly anticipated fashions, accessories, and home goods made by the high-end brand Missoni and sold at Target for reasonable prices!  These adorably colorful items, ranging from scarves to bikes and everything in between, have the perfect hues and classic print to mix into upcoming potentially drab fall wardrobes.

I will provide you the link to the Missoni for Target site, but I will also warn you that CNN reported earlier that traffic to the website, because of this product launch, has temporarily crashed it!  I have already tried twice with no luck :(

Cheers! and Happy Shopping!

Click HERE to view Missoni for Target
 
Click HERE for the CNN article 

Has anyone been able to nab anything from this line?  I'd love to hear about what you found!

IMAGES: 
Bike - RedGlassesblog.com
Model and Scarf -LATimes.com

Friday TRYday - La Finca 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon

Every Friday myself, and who ever else would like to join me, will be trying a new wine...and sharing the experience with you!

TODAY's PICK

Winery: La Finca

Type: Cabernet Sauvignon-Red

Year: 2009

Origin: Mendoza, Argentina

Bottle Description:

 Deep red colors with sweet pepper aromas.  Its luscious berry fruit on the middle palate and its wonderful soft texture and finish is inviting.  This is a wine to enjoy with beef, lamb dishes, and mature cheeses.

Thoughts from the Palate: 

This is a goooood glass of wine.  It almost shocked me at first how smooth and unabrassive it was when it first hit my lips, almost like it wasnt there.  As you sip and then slowly swallow the wine, the flavor begins to build subtly on the back of your tounge. It felt light, not very sugary, and I would almost describe it as thin-bodied, like it snuck up and surprised you with it goodness.  Easy to drink.  Fun to share.  I would reccomend.

Would you be shocked if I told you I picked up this bottle of La Finca Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 at Trader Joe's for only $3.99?  After I tasted it, I was!  Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself here!

Check back every Friday to see what we try next!

Cheers! and Happy Friday!

NOT Gilty! - a trio of wine for a steal

Gilt Group, the high-end fashion for less website, has become the crumpet to my morning tea.  I don't know, there is something about seeing beautiful, well constructed fashion for a fraction of the price that can really get my heart pumping first thing in the AM, even if most of it is still out of my price range.  Recently, the site has been branching out to different avenues of the discount consumer marketplace with deals offered on sites like Gilt City and, like the one I discovered today, on Gilt Taste.

Currently, Gilt Taste is offering three different bottles of wine from the Freeman Vineyard & Winery's limited 2009 vintages here!

So, if you have some extra dough, or should I say cheese, on hand...these may not be a bad option if you enjoy sampling different wines from California vineyards.  And who knows, you may stumble upon your new go to vino...